The text states several meanings to the term "theory" specific to archaeology, including
a. statements that purport to explain observed, empirical phenomena
b. statements that answer "what" questions
c. statements that answer "when" questions
d. statements that answer "how" questions
e. statements that have nothing to do with the human condition
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Which of these statements best describes H. habilis?
A. "H. habilis was the first hominin species to use fire." B. "H. habilis was short with long arms, like australopithecines." C. "H. habilis was found with Mousterian tools." D. "H. habilis had a cranial capacity of 1,000 cm³." E. "H. habilis is only found in Asia."
What is the weakness of measuring gender inequality by means of status indicators?
a. ?It does not take into account class differences that may occur within stratified societies. b. ?It does not allow the researcher to measure things that are not included as a norm. c. ?Because it involves numbers, there is a very high margin of error. d. ?People do not participate as freely in the collection of survey information as they do for interviews.
Anthropologists have noted a trend away from arranged marriages and toward romantic love.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Why is the concept of a speech network helpful for linguists and linguistic anthropologists?
A It can help determine the language norms of an entire nation. B It focuses on actual speakers and explains how group norms are established and maintained. C It allows researchers to study language without eliciting data from speakers. D It is helpful for determining how people use language when speaking to strangers. E It gives direction to research teams.