Why is the concept of a speech network helpful for linguists and linguistic anthropologists?
A It can help determine the language norms of an entire nation.
B It focuses on actual speakers and explains how group norms are established and maintained.
C It allows researchers to study language without eliciting data from speakers.
D It is helpful for determining how people use language when speaking to strangers.
E It gives direction to research teams.
B
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