A control in science is:

A. a situation that differs from the situation being tested
B. an empirical observation
C. always easy to achieve in physical anthropology
D. a monocausal explanation for a phenomenon


A. a situation that differs from the situation being tested

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The only primates that are NOT endangered, or soon to be endangered, are

A. chimpanzees. B. humans. C. no primate species are currently endangered. D. gorillas. E. orangutans.

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Why must we be cautious about drawing inferences about our past from the lifestyles of modern foraging societies?

A) Like all societies, foraging societies have evolved and are still evolving. B) Our ancestors had regular interactions with other societies, while modern foragers remain isolated. C) Contemporary foragers live in environments that ancient foragers never used. D) Modern foraging societies represent an artificial return to what people believe were the “old” ways.

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