Question 5 (Degree Correlations)
Consider a Barbell graph consisting of two cliques \(K_n\) connected by a path of length \(L\). Assume both \(n\) and \(L\) may grow asymptotically.
Evaluate the following statements regarding the assortativity coefficient \(r\):
I. If \(L = o(n^2)\), the assortative contribution of the cliques asymptotically dominates the bridge structure.
II. If \(L = \Theta(n^3)\), the graph necessarily becomes strongly disassortative.
III. When \(L \to \infty\) with fixed \(n\), the relative contribution of hub-hub edges becomes asymptotically negligible.
IV. A large number of degree-\(2\) to degree-\(2\) edges does not necessarily imply \(r \to 1\).
- T, F, T, T
- T, T, F, T
- F, F, T, T
- T, F, F, T
- None of the above
Original idea by: Antonio De Cesare Del Nero
Very good question, but too difficult. Especially item IV. I'll pass.
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