To understand chimpanzee behavior in general,a scientist observes the hierarchy or dominance behavior of a family of male chimpanzees in a naturalistic setting.In this example,the scientist observes the behavior of a population of chimpanzees.

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The scientist observes a specific group or family of male chimpanzees, not the entire population of chimpanzees. Observing a single group does not equate to observing the entire population.

To Understand Chimpanzee Behavior in General,a Scientist Observes the Hierarchy