Group cognitive performance scales predictably with group size and network structure
the verdict
SUPPORTED
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confidence 79/100
Evidence from network science and team performance studies supports the claim that group cognitive performance and knowledge sharing are systematically influenced by group size and network structure.
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Shared language in the team network-performance association: Reconciling conflicting views of the network centralization effect on team performance
2023 · cited by 4
Paper [1] demonstrates that network centralization in teams directly shapes problem-solving performance and the emergence of shared frameworks.
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Drivers of Variation in the Optimal Spatial Structure of Collective Information Gatherers.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [10] presents mathematical models showing how optimal subgroup sizes and spatial structures depend on constraints and resource distribution to maximize collective knowledge sharing.