In anthropology, analyzed data are compared and contrasted and used to 
understand humanity's similarities and differences. 

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Key research methods and analytical approaches in anthropology include:
- Holism
- Comparison
- Dynamism
- Fieldwork
- Evaluating context
- Dating methods
- Identifying remains

Key Research Methods in Anthropology

Candea, M. (2018). Comparison in Anthropology. In Comparison in Anthropology: The Impossible Method (New Departures in Anthropology). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Comparison in Anthropology Reference 

- Holism in Anthropology
- Comparison in Anthropology 
- What is Anthropology? 
- Bone Identification Reference

Research Methods in Anthropology References 

Comparison in Anthropology

Holism focuses on the whole of humanity and how various aspects of life intersect and influence one another. This research method studies perspectives about the human condition and how they relate to each other.

Holism in Anthropology 

Dynamism in anthropology studies changes, including short or long-term changes, cultural changes, and biological changes.


Dynamism in Anthropology 

Fieldwork is important in anthropology. Anthropologist collect data wherever the data lives and records their findings. Data may be found in a city, small village, cave, tropical forest, or a laboratory.

Fieldwork in Anthropology 

Context is an important aspect of anthropology and helps to understand the conditions within that an artifact is found. Context can be lost, depending on the environment, soil, and other nearby objects. 

Context in Anthropology 

- Relative Dating
- Chronometric or Absolute Dating

Dating Methods in Anthropology

Animal bone is one of the most commonly recovered material from archaeological sites. Identifying the full range of species requires access to a comparative collection and experience with archaeological material.

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