Anthropology and Key Informant Methods
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Which method do anthropologists use to gather information about the daily practices and rituals of the group being studied?

  • Fieldwork
  • Participant-observation methods (correct)
  • Ethnography
  • Key informants

What does the term 'ethnography' refer to in cultural anthropology?

  • The exploration technique of participant observation
  • The remains of ancient and historical human populations
  • The interaction and aftereffect of social anthropological examination
  • The writing about people (correct)

What is the Greek word 'ethno' used to refer to in ethnography?

  • Ancient and historical human populations
  • Daily practices and rituals
  • The researcher's participation
  • People (correct)

What is the primary research method used in cultural anthropology fieldwork?

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What do anthropologists call individuals in a society who have significant knowledge on the topic being studied?

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