Answer:
- Network Analysis.
Explanation:
As per the given description, 'network analysis' would help extract the recognition that would assist in explaining or elaborating that how(through electronic means or directly) such misinformation or rumor(of Morgan Freeman being dead) was spread through internet means. It(network analysis) assesses the currents flowing through a network and devices associated with it. Thus, it would help in determining whether the rumor was spread through the electronic messages or personally by word of mouth. Thus, 'network analysis' is the answer.