A Distinguishing Feature of Anthropology Is the Goal of Understanding

question 39

Multiple Choice

A distinguishing feature of anthropology is the goal of understanding how aspects of human experience such as local history, physical environment, family life, language, settlement patterns, and religion are interrelated. This approach to culture is referred to as __________.

• A) the holistic approach
• B) the sociological approach
• C) cultural materialism
• D) participant observation

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Definitions:

Non-directional

A type of hypothesis that does not specify the direction of the expected difference or relationship.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting that there is a significant effect or difference.

Inferential Statistics

Statistical procedures used to test hypotheses and draw conclusions from data collected during research studies.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values in a statistical calculation that can vary without violating the given constraints.