Group cognitive performance scales predictably with group size and network structure

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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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Papers [1] and [10] provide direct empirical and modeling evidence demonstrating that network topology and group structuring critically affect collective performance and information transfer. No papers refute the claim, making the balance verdict SUPPORTED.

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Shared language in the team network-performance association: Reconciling conflicting views of the network centralization effect on team performance

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Ray E Reagans, Hagay Volvovsky, Ronald S Burt. Shared language in the team network-performance association: Reconciling conflicting views of the network centralization effect on team performance. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/26339137231199739

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.

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Walker RS, Ramos-Fernandez G, Boyer D, Smith-Aguilar SE, O'Neill X, Silk MJ. Drivers of Variation in the Optimal Spatial Structure of Collective Information Gatherers.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11538-026-01666-8

Paper [10] presents mathematical models showing how optimal subgroup sizes and spatial structures depend on constraints and resource distribution to maximize collective knowledge sharing.

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 7901 Aug 2026

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