Question 2 - Random Network

Most real networks are sparse, meaning the number of connections (or edges) between the nodes is relatively small compared to the maximum number of possible connections. In these cases, it is possible to use the Poisson distribution to calculate the degree distribution. In the case where N = 360 and p = 0.02 , it is not possible to use the Poisson distribution, but the binomial distribution must be used. What is the degree distribution of a random network that follows the binomial distribution? 

A - 0.305

B - 10.050

C - 0.150

D - 0.028

E - None of above

Original idea by: Vanessa Alves

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  1. Interesting question, but I'm not sure it is clear enough. For instance, it begins by referring to real networks, but then talks about Poisson and binomial distributions, which are something related to random networks. The reader gets confused: is this questions about real networks or random networks? Also, it seems to equate a degree distribution with a number. But a degree distribution is much more than one number. So, the reader does not really know what is sought here. Finally, I believe that for a random network with N=360 and p=0.02, the Poisson approximation may very well be used.

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