MANI-001: Anthropology and Methods of Research – All Questions Answered (TMA 2024-25)

Master Post: MANI-001 – Anthropology and Methods of Research (IGNOU Assignment 2024–25)

This post contains links to all the answers for the Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) for MANI-001: Anthropology and Methods of Research as per IGNOU’s latest guidelines for the academic session 2024–25. Each answer is written in simple and clear language suitable for undergraduate students.

Section A

1. Define anthropology and discuss human diversity and variation within its subject matter.
2. What is fieldwork? Discuss major fieldwork tradition in Anthropology.
3. Discuss the growth of applied anthropology.
4. Discuss the applications of genealogy and pedigree in anthropological studies.
5. • Ethnography
   • Hypothesis
   • Observation

Section B

6. Discuss interview and its types.
7. What are the different types of research design.
8. Discuss the relevance of statistical data in research.
9. Discuss primary and secondary data.
10. • Serology
    • Case Study
    • SPSS

Note:

• Each link leads to a full-length answer suitable for 10–20 mark questions.
• Answers are tailored to IGNOU’s formatting and academic standards.

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