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AnthroTest1:Ch1

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What Is Anthropology? -The science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humans. -study of human beings’ similarity to and divergence from other animals. -study of humans and their works.
Sub-disciplines of Anthropology Biological Anthropology/(physical) Socio-cultural Anthropology/(ethnology) Archaeology Linguistic Anthropology
Biological anthropology The study of humans (as animals) from a biological perspective.
Socio-cultural Anthropology (Ethnology) • The study and documentation of cultural variation and practice
Archaeology • The study of past cultures through material remains • Prehistoric and Historic
Linguistic Anthropology The study of how we use language to interact with each other
Cross-cultural research 1-identify conditions that should be associated with theory 2-look at samples to see if expected associations hold true (beneficial bc they are more applicable to world instead of just region)
How is anthropology different? broad scope of research, holistic approach, anthropological curiosity
Broad scope of research Examines humans from all times and all places/makes sure it applies widely so no invalid ideas about humans
holistic Approach • Think “whole” • The whole is greater than the sum of its individual parts
Anthropological curiosity How do people vary? Why? • What is typical of a group of people?
applied anthropology vs basic research applying anthropological knowledge outside of normal academic fields
types of work anthropologists can do Intel Citicorp/AT&T/Kodak/Boeing/Motorola/Disney/Apple and Microsoft/Hallmark/Palisades Pharmaceuticals
explanation vs associations explanation as to "why". associations- relationships (shown by repeated observations)
intelligence vs knowledge intelligence::• “figuring out” or “making sense of” things • Includes: reasoning, learning, problem solving, planning, abstract thought knowledge:: • Familiarity with persons or things • Includes: facts, information, skills, experience, education
laws, theories, hypothesis *laws-associations that almost all scientists accept in the natural sciences *theories-Explanation of associations/must be falsifiable *hypothesis-idea that is to be tested
why cant theories be proven? what is falsification? -bc they cannot be directly observed/shows that a theory can be wrong
variables and operationalization variables-something that can be measured/Operationalize: make them something that can be measured or observed
sampling? what is random sampling? taking parts of something to study/random sampling so you can get better prediction
why do anthropologists feel that it is important to study humans through all times and places? To avoid overgeneralizing
why is anthropology relevant • Keeps us from over-generalizing • Helps us avoid misunderstanding • Globalization • Realistic assessment of what humans can do • Our limits • Our achievements
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