Savage-Rumbaugh et al. - Ape Language

Question 1

What was the aim of Savage-Rumbaugh’s study?

Answer 1

• To report on the language acquisition of Kanzi and his sister, Mulika.

Question 2

Who were the participants in Savage-Rumbaugh’s study?

Answer 2

• Kanzi and his sister, Mulika. Both bonobo pygmy chimpanzees.
• Results of these were compared to Sherman and Austin, previous pygmy chimpanzees which were studied by Savage-Rumbaugh.

Question 3

How was data gathered in Savage-Rumbaugh’s study and what type was it?

Answer 3

• Gathered by observation, produced quantitative data.

Question 4

What was the method and design used in Savage-Rumbaugh’s study?

Answer 4

• A longitudinal case study.