... relates, of course, to the selection of i nformants. If T K is unequal ly distributed, theamount and quantity of information one can obtainclearly depends on how much and what type of knowl-edge ... because each of those transmission path-ways -or the way they are combined- affect differentlythe distribution, spread, and therefore maintenance of knowledge. For example, as is the case for other ... an informantwill answer a given question correctly is a result of thatinformant’scompetenceinthatdomainofknowledge.Competence refers to the share of correct answers bythe informant.Information...