What Drives Anthropologists to Choose Such a Broad Subject of Study

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Multiple Choice

What drives anthropologists to choose such a broad subject of study?

• A) They believe that any generalization about humans should be applicable across time and space.
• B) A key tenet within anthropology is that there is a fundamental base to all human culture.
• C) Many anthropologists believe that other disciplines lack scientific rigor.
• D) Anthropology attracts people who have difficulty narrowing their research focus.

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Definitions:

Extreme Values

Observations in data that are significantly higher or lower than the majority, often indicating outliers or anomalies in datasets.

Stem

In 'stem-and-leaf' displays, the 'stem' represents the leading digits of the numbers, providing a quick overview of data distribution while retaining the original data values.

Categorical Variables

Non-numeric variables that represent categories or groups.

Pie Charts

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