Biological Anthropology Lab 6 Questions And Answers
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Biological Anthropology Lab 6 Questions
And Answers
Baboons exhibit increased tension as they reach maturity
Most potential social conflict among baboons is effectively resolved by social structure
and display
An analysis of quantitative data cannot determine underlying motivation
It is trad...
Biological Anthropology Lab 6 Questions
And Answers
Baboons exhibit increased tension as they reach maturity
Most potential social conflict among baboons is effectively resolved by social structure
and display
An analysis of quantitative data cannot determine underlying motivation
It is traditional in anthropology and animal behavior for a scientist to begin a study with a
substantial period of habituation
Initial work familiarizes the investigator with the subjects and conditions of observation. This
"pilot" work provides insights that allow the research question or topic to be more tightly
focused and the choice of question to be altered in the light of experience. reconnaissance
observation
the initial period provides the experience and information for the research question to be revised
in the light of what is practical and possible to accomplish. New info acquired during this time
may produce new and more interesting questions and result in a shift in focus. The original
, Biological Anthropology Lab 6 Questions
And Answers
question may prove to be difficult or inappropriate in the light of the initial results.
delineation of research
attempts to avoid or account for anything that might confound or compromise the study. The
research subject is formalized into a research hypothesis (H1). A null hypothesis (Ho) is devised.
A significance level (p) is chosen. design research
many decisions must be made before starting to record data. Variables must match the conditions
and be relevant to H1. An instrument (check list, recording device) may be chosen. A sampling
procedure must be constructed that will produce valid and relevant information. Then the
observations are recorded. data collection
One of the striking features of the behavioral world is its variability. Statistical inference helps us
make inferences that are replicable and uniform. Exploratory Data analysis is the search for
evidence and formulation of theory from that search. Confirmatory data analysis is hypothesis
testing. analysis
the way to prevent accepting the H1 by mistake is to make the "p" smaller. The way to prevent
accepting Ho by mistake is to increase the sample size. increase sample size
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