Question 1

Define the following:thick description

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Used to establish the transfer

Question 2

A field researcher's jotted notes should

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A) only include key words or short phrases to stir the memory. 
B) be written inconspicuously,especially for covert observation. 
C) never be a complete substitute for field notes. 
D) be written in a small notebook,the back of a pamphlet,or even on a napkin if necessary. 
E) all of the above. 
A) only include key words or short phrases to stir the memory. 
B) be written inconspicuously,especially for covert observation. 
C) never be a complete substitute for field notes. 
D) be written in a small notebook,the back of a pamphlet,or even on a napkin if necessary. 
E) all of the above.

Question 3

Define the following:naturalism

Accepted Answer

The principle that researchers

Question 4

When observing in the field observation,Sally Ann helped the daycare teachers clean up at the end of the day.She also answered the telephone when everyone else was busy.This illustrates

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A) &#8220;cooling out&#8221;the gatekeepers. 
B) the use of small favours. 
C) appearances of interest. 
D) managing conflicts in the field. 
E) cultivating social relations. 
A) &#8220;cooling out&#8221;the gatekeepers. 
B) the use of small favours. 
C) appearances of interest. 
D) managing conflicts in the field. 
E) cultivating social relations.

Question 5

Define the following:field site

Accepted Answer

The one or more natu

Question 6

Define the following: trustworthiness

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An alternative set of criteria

Question 7

Define the following:external audit:

Accepted Answer

A way of establishing dependability and

Question 8

The field researcher should

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A) not expect personal stress or psychological discomfort,but plan for a relaxing and totally enjoyable experience. 
B) disguise or obscure the names of those being studied and keep information confidential or even write them in code. 
C) never use personal connections or friendships to gain entry into a field setting. 
D) resolve all ethical dilemmas,problems,and issues before entering the field. 
E) avoid the &#8220;learner&#8221;or &#8220;incompetent&#8221;social role,but instead appear to be in command at all times and be the expert on the scene. 
A) not expect personal stress or psychological discomfort,but plan for a relaxing and totally enjoyable experience. 
B) disguise or obscure the names of those being studied and keep information confidential or even write them in code. 
C) never use personal connections or friendships to gain entry into a field setting. 
D) resolve all ethical dilemmas,problems,and issues before entering the field. 
E) avoid the &#8220;learner&#8221;or &#8220;incompetent&#8221;social role,but instead appear to be in command at all times and be the expert on the scene.

Question 9

In conducting the field research components of her ethnographic study of a small religious group,Bethany Bennett sat in when members assembled for weekly meetings at elders homes,but did not engage in nightly prayer sessions.Which of the following best describes Bethany?

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A) Complete observer 
B) Complete participant 
C) Semi-observer 
D) Semi-participant 
E) Semi-immersed 
A) Complete observer 
B) Complete participant 
C) Semi-observer 
D) Semi-participant 
E) Semi-immersed

Question 10

Define the following:complete observer

Accepted Answer

In field research,when a resea

Question 11

During the process of observation in the field site,the researcher notes seemingly mundane and trivial details,such as neatness,dress,and hairstyle.What broader category of observations do neatness,dress,and hairstyle refer to?

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A) Physical surroundings 
B) Physical characteristics 
C) Behaviour 
D) Physical appearances 
E) The rhythms of the setting 
A) Physical surroundings 
B) Physical characteristics 
C) Behaviour 
D) Physical appearances 
E) The rhythms of the setting

Question 12

Which of the following is a recommendation for taking good field notes?

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A) Totally substitute tape or video recording for the old-fashioned system of writing notes. 
B) Record field events in any order;do not worry about putting them in a time order or organizing them chronologically. 
C) Ignore small talk or routine information that does not seem important to save space. 
D) Do not &#8220;let your feelings flow,&#8221;but be objective and think through everything before writing,using complete sentences,proper punctuation,and correct spelling. 
E) Reread notes periodically and record any ideas that come to you from the rereading. 
A) Totally substitute tape or video recording for the old-fashioned system of writing notes. 
B) Record field events in any order;do not worry about putting them in a time order or organizing them chronologically. 
C) Ignore small talk or routine information that does not seem important to save space. 
D) Do not &#8220;let your feelings flow,&#8221;but be objective and think through everything before writing,using complete sentences,proper punctuation,and correct spelling. 
E) Reread notes periodically and record any ideas that come to you from the rereading.

Question 13

During his observation of behaviour in a university computer lab,Dren Derob made a map that illustrated the placement of chairs,tables,computer monitors,the chalkboard,doorways,and windows.What kind of map did Dren make?

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A) A spatial map 
B) A spatial map and a temporal map 
C) A temporal map and a social map 
D) A temporal map 
E) A social map 
A) A spatial map 
B) A spatial map and a temporal map 
C) A temporal map and a social map 
D) A temporal map 
E) A social map

Question 14

During which of the following steps or phases in field research does a researcher need to become concerned with issues of negotiation and disclosure?

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A) During the preparation,reading,and defocusing phase 
B) When selecting a field site and thinking about how to gain access to it 
C) When entering the field and establishing social relations with members of the field site 
D) During the process of adopting a social role and learning the ropes 
E) At every step of the research process 
A) During the preparation,reading,and defocusing phase 
B) When selecting a field site and thinking about how to gain access to it 
C) When entering the field and establishing social relations with members of the field site 
D) During the process of adopting a social role and learning the ropes 
E) At every step of the research process

Question 15

As a ________,the researcher's role is limited to simple observation.

Accepted Answer

A) complete participant 
B) semi-observer 
C) complete observer 
D) overt observer 
E) semi-participant 
A) complete participant 
B) semi-observer 
C) complete observer 
D) overt observer 
E) semi-participant

Question 16

Define the following:audit trail

Accepted Answer

A way of establishing the trus

Question 17

Define the following:complete participant

Accepted Answer

In field research,when a resea

Question 18

Define the following:overt observer

Accepted Answer

In field research,a

Question 19

Define the following:exchange relationships

Accepted Answer

Relationships that develop in

Question 20

Which one of Lincoln and Guba's (1985)criteria is most closely associated with the quantitative idea of reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) Confirmability 
B) Credibility 
C) Validity 
D) Dependability 
E) Transferability 
A) Confirmability 
B) Credibility 
C) Validity 
D) Dependability 
E) Transferability

Define the following:thick description

A field researcher's jotted notes should

Define the following:naturalism

When observing in the field observation,Sally Ann helped the daycare teachers clean up at the end of the day.She also answered the telephone when everyone else was busy.This illustrates

Define the following:field site

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Define the following:external audit:

The field researcher should

In conducting the field research components of her ethnographic study of a small religious group,Bethany Bennett sat in when members assembled for weekly meetings at elders homes,but did not engage in nightly prayer sessions.Which of the following best describes Bethany?

Define the following:complete observer

During the process of observation in the field site,the researcher notes seemingly mundane and trivial details,such as neatness,dress,and hairstyle.What broader category of observations do neatness,dress,and hairstyle refer to?

Which of the following is a recommendation for taking good field notes?

During his observation of behaviour in a university computer lab,Dren Derob made a map that illustrated the placement of chairs,tables,computer monitors,the chalkboard,doorways,and windows.What kind of map did Dren make?

During which of the following steps or phases in field research does a researcher need to become concerned with issues of negotiation and disclosure?

As a ________,the researcher's role is limited to simple observation.

Define the following:audit trail

Define the following:complete participant

Define the following:overt observer

Define the following:exchange relationships

Which one of Lincoln and Guba's (1985)criteria is most closely associated with the quantitative idea of reliability?

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Theory and Social Research

Ethics in Social Research

Reviewing the Scholarly Literature and Planning a Study

Designing a Study

Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement

Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

Survey Research

Experimental Research

Nonreactive Quantitative Research and Secondary Analysis

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Qualitative Interviewing

Nonreactive Qualitative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

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Exam 13: Field Research

Define the following:thick description

A field researcher's jotted notes should

Define the following:naturalism

When observing in the field observation,Sally Ann helped the daycare teachers clean up at the end of the day.She also answered the telephone when everyone else was busy.This illustrates

Define the following:field site

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Define the following:external audit:

The field researcher should

In conducting the field research components of her ethnographic study of a small religious group,Bethany Bennett sat in when members assembled for weekly meetings at elders homes,but did not engage in nightly prayer sessions.Which of the following best describes Bethany?

Define the following:complete observer

During the process of observation in the field site,the researcher notes seemingly mundane and trivial details,such as neatness,dress,and hairstyle.What broader category of observations do neatness,dress,and hairstyle refer to?

Which of the following is a recommendation for taking good field notes?

During his observation of behaviour in a university computer lab,Dren Derob made a map that illustrated the placement of chairs,tables,computer monitors,the chalkboard,doorways,and windows.What kind of map did Dren make?

During which of the following steps or phases in field research does a researcher need to become concerned with issues of negotiation and disclosure?

As a ________,the researcher's role is limited to simple observation.

Define the following:audit trail

Define the following:complete participant

Define the following:overt observer

Define the following:exchange relationships

Which one of Lincoln and Guba's (1985)criteria is most closely associated with the quantitative idea of reliability?

Doing Social Research

Theory and Social Research

Ethics in Social Research

Reviewing the Scholarly Literature and Planning a Study

Designing a Study

Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement

Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

Survey Research

Experimental Research

Nonreactive Quantitative Research and Secondary Analysis

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Qualitative Interviewing

Nonreactive Qualitative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Combining Methods in Social Science Research

Filters