Practice - Need for Information to Make Decisions
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Practice Questions
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What is disaster preparedness?
💡 Hint: Think about steps taken before a disaster occurs.
Why is social networking important in disaster preparedness?
💡 Hint: Consider how families help each other during emergencies.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does disaster preparedness focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about the steps taken prior to a disaster.
True or False: Weak ties are less useful than strong ties in gathering new information.
💡 Hint: Consider how friends-of-friends might provide insights.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a case where a community failed to prepare for a flood due to lack of diverse information sources. What would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between cohesion and diversity.
Design a campaign to improve disaster preparedness in a local community using both cohesive and weak networks. What strategies would you use?
💡 Hint: Think about ways to leverage existing relationships and new platforms.
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