You, a sociology student, are approached by an anthropology student who would like to work with you. How should you respond to this offer to participate in an interdisciplinary study?
a. Sociology is a broad discipline that would benefit from the research anthropology has to offer. Accept.
b. Sociology is a very narrow field of study with very specific research methodologies. A project with an anthropologist just doesn't make sense. Decline.
c. Historical contexts and the nature of modern universities prevent sociologists from interacting effectively with anthropologists. Decline.
d. The project may work, but it is likely that you will come into conflict with your partner for theoretical reasons. This conflict could make the project very difficult to finish. Decline.
a
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