The study that analyzed the sexual networks of teens at 12 high schools is an example of how network analysis can inform transmission phenomena such as the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).An advantage of network analysis over interpretive sociology is that it can:
A) go beyond people's own descriptions to look at numbers,which are always more reliable than people's descriptions.
B) reveal the meanings people give to their sexual encounters.
C) reveal patterns in social structures that might not become evident through answers to direct questions.
D) go beyond what people say they do to reveal the complex interplay between biology and social behavior.

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Network analysis can uncover hidden patterns and structures within social groups that may not be revealed through direct questioning or individual interviews. It can help to identify individuals who may be at higher risk of contracting or spreading STIs and inform targeted interventions to prevent transmission. Network analysis does not necessarily address the meanings or interpretations that individuals attribute to their sexual encounters or provide more reliable information than people's own descriptions. It can, however, provide insights into the complex interplay between biology and social behavior.

The Study That Analyzed the Sexual Networks of Teens at 12