Author Question: Choose either ecological anthropology or Boasian anthropology. Describe what sorts of questions an ... (Read 47 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Choose either ecological anthropology or Boasian anthropology. Describe what sorts of questions an anthropologist following this theoretical perspective would be interested in if he or she were to study the social life of American university students.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How does the sampling universe vary based on the types of research in anthropology? Explain what a typical sampling universe would look like for within-culture comparisons, cross-cultural research, and historical research.

What will be an ideal response?

joshraies · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Appropriately define the focus of the chosen theoretical perspective
2. Give specific examples of what one might study, and explain why these topics are of interest

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Distinction between within-culture, cross-cultural, and historical research
2. Clear definition of sampling universe
3. Understanding of variability in practicality and need with different types of research