In order to yield information that is generalizable to the population from which it was drawn, a sample must be:

The controlled use of fire by hominids: (a) limited the expansion of hominids into certain environments, such as dry grasslands. (b) decreased the amount of food energy available in the hominid diet. (c) contributed to geographical expansion and food production techniques in positive ways. (d) has been shown to contribute little to the digestive process of hominids.