There Are Numerous Ways to Study Nonhuman Animals

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Multiple Choice

There are numerous ways to study nonhuman animals. One method is to observe a group and describe (either by taking notes or speaking into a tape recorder) as completely as possible everything that occurs. Another technique is to "follow" one "focal" animal, describing everything it does. Still another frequently used method involves making observations of a focal animal at precise intervals. Robert Jurmain, et al., Essentials of Physical Anthropology, 5^th edition

• A) Argument; conclusion: One method is to observe ... everything that occurs.
• B) Argument; conclusion: Another technique ... describing everything it does.
• C) Nonargument.
• D) Argument; conclusion: Still another frequently used method ... precise intervals.
• E) Argument; conclusion: There are numerous ways to study nonhuman animals.

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