Anthropologists use only qualitative data gathering techniques.Quantitative data is used only by sociologists.

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This statement is false. While anthropologists do heavily rely on qualitative data gathering techniques such as participant observation and in-depth interviewing, they also use some quantitative data gathering techniques such as surveys and statistical analysis. Similarly, sociologists use both qualitative and quantitative data gathering techniques in their research.

Anthropologists Use Only Qualitative Data Gathering Techniques