Understanding Ethnographic Research Methods

Test your knowledge of ethnography, a research method used to study social scenes and understand how people handle problems. This quiz covers the steps involved in ethnographic research, including data collection and concept formation.

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What is the primary goal of a case study?

To analyze and interpret the culture of a specific group

According to Yin, what is a characteristic of a case study?

It investigates a contemporary phenomenon within its real-life context

What is a common data collection method used in case studies?

Participant observation

What is the ultimate outcome of a case study?

A rich, in-depth description of the experience Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a bounded system in a case study?

It has a single entity with definite qualities and boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of field notes, journals, and logs in case studies?

To record observations and reflect on the data collection process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ethnographic research?

To identify and describe a group's culture and characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the process involved in concept development in ethnography?

Selective sampling of subjects, data collection, and concept reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the researcher in ethnographic data collection?

To gain entrance to the culture, immerse themselves in it, and acquire informants Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of ethnographic research according to Macmillan (1993)?

It is an interactive method that requires relatively extensive time in the site Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data collection in ethnography?

To gain a direct description of a group, culture, or community Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of ethnographic research?

A description of a culture's characteristics and variables Signup and view all the answers