All can be problematic when attempting to conduct large-scale cross-cultural comparative studies EXCEPT which of the following?

a. Data may not be comparable.
b. Practices and traits may be taken out of their full cultural contexts.
c. Imputing causality can cause confusion about cultural traits.
d. No database exists that codifies all known cultural facts and details about the world’s peoples.


Answer: d

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