Final QUIZ

Question 1

• Based on the assumption that an objective social reality exists and can be observed and reported accurately. Uses ethnography method.

Answer 1

Naturalism

Question 2

Studies the ways people make sense of the world (to identify the methods through which understanding occurs) Aims to understand how social order is formed and maintained

(Garfinkel)

Answer 2

Ethnomethodology

Question 3

• An inductive approach to the study of social life that attempts to generate a theory from the constant comparing of unfolding observations. What patterns emerge from your observations?

(Glaser and Strauss)

Answer 3

Grounded theory

Question 4

A research approach that the respondents control over the purpose and procedures of the research. There is NO distinction between the researcher and the researched

Answer 4

Participatory Action Research

Question 5

What is the most important guideline for qualitative interviewing?

Answer 5

establish a conversational partnership (good relationship) with the respondent

Question 6

The problem is that the subjects of social research alter their behavior when knowing they are being observed.

Answer 6

Reacitivity

Question 7

Can you generalize your findings to a large population in field research?

Answer 7

No