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A researcher is studying the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of a remote tribe. Which branch of anthropology is most relevant to this research?
A researcher is studying the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of a remote tribe. Which branch of anthropology is most relevant to this research?
- Biological anthropology
- Cultural anthropology (correct)
- Archaeology
- Linguistic anthropology
Which of the following research questions would fall under the purview of macroeconomics?
Which of the following research questions would fall under the purview of macroeconomics?
- How does a firm decide on the optimal level of production to maximize profits?
- How do interest rates affect an individual's decision to save or invest?
- How does a change in consumer preferences affect the demand for electric cars?
- What impact does a government's fiscal policy have on the overall economic growth rate? (correct)
A geographer is studying the impact of deforestation on local weather patterns and biodiversity. Which field are they working in?
A geographer is studying the impact of deforestation on local weather patterns and biodiversity. Which field are they working in?
- Political geography
- Physical geography
- Environmental geography (correct)
- Human geography
Which area of political science is most concerned with the interactions between countries, such as diplomacy, trade agreements, and international conflicts?
Which area of political science is most concerned with the interactions between countries, such as diplomacy, trade agreements, and international conflicts?
A psychologist is conducting research on how peer pressure influences teenagers to engage in risky behaviors. What type of psychology is being employed?
A psychologist is conducting research on how peer pressure influences teenagers to engage in risky behaviors. What type of psychology is being employed?
An economist uses regression analysis to determine the relationship between education levels and income. Which branch of economics is being used?
An economist uses regression analysis to determine the relationship between education levels and income. Which branch of economics is being used?
Researchers are excavating an ancient settlement to learn about the daily life and customs of the people who lived there. Which branch of anthropology is most directly involved in this work?
Researchers are excavating an ancient settlement to learn about the daily life and customs of the people who lived there. Which branch of anthropology is most directly involved in this work?
A sociologist is studying the rates of crime, poverty, and education levels in different neighborhoods to understand how these factors are related. What is the overall area of study?
A sociologist is studying the rates of crime, poverty, and education levels in different neighborhoods to understand how these factors are related. What is the overall area of study?
Which field primarily explores the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of legal systems?
Which field primarily explores the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of legal systems?
A researcher aims to understand the impact of social media on political polarization. Which social science field would be most relevant?
A researcher aims to understand the impact of social media on political polarization. Which social science field would be most relevant?
An educator wants to implement teaching strategies to cater to students with different learning styles. Which of the following fields would provide the most relevant insights?
An educator wants to implement teaching strategies to cater to students with different learning styles. Which of the following fields would provide the most relevant insights?
A government agency is trying to understand the trends in an aging population to inform policy changes for retirement benefits and healthcare. Which discipline is best suited for this analysis?
A government agency is trying to understand the trends in an aging population to inform policy changes for retirement benefits and healthcare. Which discipline is best suited for this analysis?
Which of the following research questions aligns most closely with the field of criminology?
Which of the following research questions aligns most closely with the field of criminology?
A researcher is studying the cultural traditions, political systems, and economic development of Japan. Which field of study is most aligned with this research?
A researcher is studying the cultural traditions, political systems, and economic development of Japan. Which field of study is most aligned with this research?
A social scientist is investigating the impact of microfinance programs on poverty reduction in rural communities of developing countries. Which field of study is most relevant to this research?
A social scientist is investigating the impact of microfinance programs on poverty reduction in rural communities of developing countries. Which field of study is most relevant to this research?
A researcher is analyzing how language use varies across different social classes in a city and how these variations reflect social inequalities. Which field is most relevant to this study?
A researcher is analyzing how language use varies across different social classes in a city and how these variations reflect social inequalities. Which field is most relevant to this study?
A historian is researching the economic activities, trade routes, and financial systems of Europe during the Renaissance period. Which branch of history is the researcher primarily engaged in?
A historian is researching the economic activities, trade routes, and financial systems of Europe during the Renaissance period. Which branch of history is the researcher primarily engaged in?
Researchers are evaluating if a reading program leads to higher test scores. What kind of research method would this include?
Researchers are evaluating if a reading program leads to higher test scores. What kind of research method would this include?
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Social Science
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Anthropology
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