Exam 1 (Cultural Anthropology Methods)

Question 1

Quantitative data

Answer 1

numeric quantities

Question 2

Qualitative data

Answer 2

people’s words, actions, records, and accounts obtained from participant observation, interviews, group interviews, and relevant documents

Question 3

Deductive

Answer 3

hypothesis testing

Question 4

Inductive

Answer 4

interpretive (subjective descriptions)

Question 5

participant observation

Answer 5

observing and learning in the field while participating in an activity

Question 6

Observational methods

Answer 6

see, record, reflect …or Participant-Observation: Participate, record, reflect.

Question 7

Interviews and questionnaires

Answer 7

asking questions. May take various structures and formats (survey, open-ended, life history, focus group).

Question 8

Reflexivity

Answer 8

constant awareness, assessment and reassessment by the researcher of the researcher’s own contribution to and influence on the research subjects and on research findings

Question 9

Rapport

Answer 9

Building a relationship with a group

Question 10

Secondary data

Answer 10

texts, historical accounts, experts.

Question 11

Triangulation

Answer 11

the use of multiple methodologies and/or individual perspectives to investigate a single topic

Question 12

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

Answer 12

1) education on the process or creating a dialogue,
2) collective investigation,
3) collective interpretation,
4) collective action,
5) transformation (self determination and empowerment)