Research Methods in Anthropology

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What is skimming in reading?

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Skimming is reading a text quickly to get a general idea of the overall meaning of the text.

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What is scanning in reading?

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Scanning is reading a text in order to find specific information (e.g., figures or names).

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What is participant observation?

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A research method where researchers become interactive observers in the lives of the people they are studying.

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What is a semi-structured interview?

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A qualitative method of data collection that combines a pre-determined set of open-ended questions with the flexibility to ask additional questions.

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What is oral history in anthropology?

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A research method where people speak about historical events, their culture, and how it has changed.

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What is ethnography?

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A research method where researchers record and analyze different aspects of the everyday lives, behaviors, and interactions of the people they study.

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What is genealogy in anthropology?

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A research method that studies different families, their lineages, and family histories.

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What is archaeological excavation?

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A research method where researchers remove soil or rock to uncover artifacts and learn about human activity.

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What is cultural relativism in anthropology?

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The principle of understanding other cultures based on their own values and beliefs rather than judging them by one's own culture.

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What is linguistic anthropology?

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A branch of anthropology that studies how language influences social life, cultural practices, and human communication.