An anthropologist decides on which techniques to use based primarily upon:
A) the nature of the problem being studied and receptivity of the people.
B) a realistic appraisal of what he or she can achieve in a short period.
C) the kinds of information that will be most useful to the host government.
D) the topographical sequence in the community.
E) what the community has been exposed to in the past.

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An anthropologist decides on which techniques to use primarily based on the nature of the problem being studied and the receptivity of the people. This approach ensures that the methods used are appropriate and effective in gathering useful information and that the research is conducted in an ethical and respectful manner. Factors such as what the community has been exposed to in the past or the topographical sequence in the community may be considered, but they are secondary to the primary consideration of the problem being studied and the relationship with the community being researched.

An Anthropologist Decides on Which Techniques to Use Based Primarily