Which of the following techniques for studying primates represents a compromise between controlled study and study in the wild?
A) captive studies
B) semi-free-ranging studies
C) field studies
D) there is no such technique

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Semi-free-ranging studies involve studying primates in a semi-natural environment where they have some degree of freedom, but are still monitored and controlled to some extent. This allows researchers to observe their behavior in a more natural setting than captivity, but with more control over variables than in fully wild studies.

Which of the Following Techniques for Studying Primates Represents a Compromise