Anthropologists do not do library research until they return from the field in order to minimize their bias.

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Anthropologists do both library research and fieldwork. Library research takes place before or during fieldwork to provide context and background information, but fieldwork is necessary for firsthand observation and data collection. Anthropologists strive to be aware of their biases and to minimize their influence on their research.

Anthropologists Do Not Do Library Research Until They Return from the Field