Table 3

Comparison of the network sizes yielded by all four samples to those of the total population, showing the mean, median, proportion of total networks, and proportion of large networks of 10 or more people (n=23)

GroupMeanMedianPer cent of totalPer cent large networks (>9 people)p Value
Total population2.72100100
Random sample3.726.726.1<0.001
Repeaters5.534.530.4<0.001
Co-infected7.343.334.8<0.001
Co-infected and repeaters5.637.247.8<0.001