Ethnographic Analysis

Question 1

What is the primary goal of ethnographic analysis?

Answer 1

To understand the cultural practices and perspectives of a particular group.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: Ethnographic research often involves __________, where the researcher immerses themselves in the community being studied.

Answer 2

participant observation

Question 3

Which method is commonly used in ethnographic research to gather in-depth information?

Answer 3

Interviews

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Researchers often use __________ to record their observations and reflections during ethnographic studies.

Answer 4

field notes

Question 5

What is one limitation of ethnographic analysis?

Answer 5

It can be time-consuming and may not be generalizable to larger populations.

Question 6

What does complete participant entail?

Answer 6

Role as researcher is hidden - researcher might affect what happens

Question 7

What does participant as observer mean?

Answer 7

role as researcher is acknowledged, can take part it interaction, does not commit to the group completely

Question 8

What does observer as participant mean?

Answer 8

primary role is observer, no central role in groups as taken

Question 9

What does complete observer mean?

Answer 9

Role as research is hidden, researcher does not affect what happens

Question 10

What is the difference between emic vs etic perspective?

Answer 10

Emic - researcher is part of group, Etic - research is not a member of the group

Question 11

What are the 4 elements of field notes?

Answer 11

First impression - senses based, significance - looking at questioning, local hierarchies - what the community deems important, routines - daily life