Anthropology - Reading Check 4

Select the stage of the ethnographic research in which, one the topic has been defined, the basic questions will direct the research, the justification or reason that originated them, are formulated.

• Design

• Demarcation of field

• Data analysis

• Preparation and documentation

At this stage of ethnographic research methodology, it’s essential for the researcher to demonstrate strong social skills to effectively gather data.

• Information gathering

• Data analysis

• Thematic Field

• Design

Select the author who is NOT credited with introducing the concept of ethnographic research to study societies.

• Alfred Radcliffe-Brown

• • Edward Evans-Pritchard

• Bronislaw Malinowski

• Emile Durkheim

An example of this type of study is the investigation of outer space, which has been conducted through various stages and with different tools, such as the explorations of the Moon and Mars. These efforts enable researchers to examine issues that were not thoroughly addressed at the outset of the investigation.

• Longitudinal research

• Problem-oriented ethnography

• Rapport

• Qualitative research

This ethnographic technique is carried out after a time of coexistence of the researcher with the place of study, in this way the informants give in to share personal information.

• Interview

• Focus group

• Survey

• Questionnaire

What are the two approaches researchers use in fieldwork to study a social phenomenon from both internal and external perspectives?

• Emic and etic.

• Interviews and questionnaries.

• Testimonies and life stories.

• Longitudinal and latitudinal research.

Select the perspective that matches the following statement: An anthropologist published a study aiming to explain the marriage rites of an ancient tribe, drawing on interviews and life testimonies from the brides.

• Emic

• Etic