Richard Scaglion's Study into the Ceremonial Yams Used by the Abelam

question 51

Multiple Choice

Richard Scaglion's study into the ceremonial yams used by the Abelam of New Guinea was influenced by similar studies in other populations. Which of these procedures was Scaglion using?

• A) comparative study
• B) single-case analysis
• C) metaphorical analysis
• D) double-case study

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