Define genetic drift. How are founder effect and genetic drift related?
What will be an ideal response?
?Genetic drift is change in allele frequencies produced by random factors in small populations and
founder effect is a type of genetic drift in which allele frequencies are altered in small populations
take from or remnants of a larger population.
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Kelly's description of his experiences while conducting ethnoarchaeological research in Madagascar illustrates all of the following except:
a. that ethnoarchaeology is the best way for archaeologists to learn how difficult it is to interpret human behavior from static material remains. b. that while engaged in this type of research the archaeologist learns as much about his or her own limits and prejudices as they do about another culture. c. that the archaeologist conducting an ethnoarchaeological study must immerse him or herself in the other culture and participate in it as much as possible. d. that English speakers do well among foreigners who, for the most part, speak English. e. that Mikea wanted virtually all that they owned, especially clothing and to avoid problems they carried no spare clothing.
What position do most anthropologists take on the matter of whether male dominance is a cultural universal? What is your own view on the matter? What evidence can you put forth to support your view?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following American norms might be seen as immoral or inferior by someone from another culture?
A) wearing special clothing for sleep B) sleeping in a bed C) putting a baby to sleep in its own room D) sleeping for 6–8 hours each night
A provisional explanation of a phenomenon is called
a. a theory. b. a datum. c. empirical. d. scientific testing. e. a hypothesis.