A specialized role in which an applied anthropologist interprets research findings so that policy makers, planners, and administrators can make more culturally sensitive decisions is that of _______
a. policy researcher
b. expert witness
c. impact assessor
d. trainer
e. advocate
ANSWER:
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).