Which area within the discipline of anthropology is most similar to sociology?
A) physical anthropology
B) cultural anthropology
C) genetic anthropology
D) forensic anthropology

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Cultural anthropology and sociology both study social structures, institutions, and relationships between people. They also both use qualitative research methods such as participant observation and ethnographic research. Physical anthropology studies human biological and physical characteristics, genetic anthropology focuses on human genetics and evolution, and forensic anthropology is concerned with the application of physical anthropology in legal contexts.

Which Area Within the Discipline of Anthropology Is Most Similar