Question 1

Define the following terms
-naturalism

Accepted Answer

The principle that researchers

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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 3

What are five things a field researcher does? Briefly describe each one.

Accepted Answer

-Observes ordinary events,everyday activ

Question 4

What kinds of issues are field researchers confronted with when it comes to the problem of adopting social roles in the field research setting?

Accepted Answer

-Pre-existing versus created roles: Some

Question 5

Define the following terms
-methodology

Accepted Answer

A collection of data collectio

Question 6

If one is in a field setting where there are opposing groups in conflict with one another,the best thing to do is

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately choose one group and side with it. Becoming a strong advocate for its position is the best way to gain trust and intimacy. 
B)  leave the field immediately. Researchers must avoid all conflict and stay neutral. 
C)  try to be as impartial as possible. Explain that you are neutral to both sides to keep lines of communication open. 
D)  take an active role as mediator. Use your influence to get the groups to be friendly with each other and end their fighting. 
E)  use the opportunity to leave the setting entirely. A field researcher must never be privy to group conflict. 
A)  immediately choose one group and side with it. Becoming a strong advocate for its position is the best way to gain trust and intimacy. 
B)  leave the field immediately. Researchers must avoid all conflict and stay neutral. 
C)  try to be as impartial as possible. Explain that you are neutral to both sides to keep lines of communication open. 
D)  take an active role as mediator. Use your influence to get the groups to be friendly with each other and end their fighting. 
E)  use the opportunity to leave the setting entirely. A field researcher must never be privy to group conflict.

Question 7

What is ethnography? Why is ethnography often considered a methodology rather than a method?

Accepted Answer

-Ethnography is basically describing a c

Question 8

Describe the various types of field notes that researchers take.What function does each type serve?

Accepted Answer

-Jotted notes: Written in the field,they

Question 9

As a field researcher,Sally Ann adopts the attitude of strangeness.This means that she

Accepted Answer

A)  is strange, because only strange people want to do social research. 
B)  finds it difficult to conduct social research on strangers. 
C)  acts as if she knows less than she really does and puts on a "front" as if she were ignorant of what is going on. 
D)  remains distant, cold, and angry toward members in the field setting. 
E)  questions and notices ordinary details as if she was a stranger. 
A)  is strange, because only strange people want to do social research. 
B)  finds it difficult to conduct social research on strangers. 
C)  acts as if she knows less than she really does and puts on a "front" as if she were ignorant of what is going on. 
D)  remains distant, cold, and angry toward members in the field setting. 
E)  questions and notices ordinary details as if she was a stranger.

Question 10

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 11

Professor John Johnson has selected a field research site based on the following criteria: the amount of time available to him for carrying out the project,his research skills,and the kinds of conflicts that exist between people who inhabit the site.On what basis did the professor make his choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unfamiliarity with the site 
B)  Familiarity with the site 
C)  Suitability of the site 
D)  Richness of data 
E)  Accessibility to the site 
A)  Unfamiliarity with the site 
B)  Familiarity with the site 
C)  Suitability of the site 
D)  Richness of data 
E)  Accessibility to the site

Question 12

During her field research project at a daycare centre,Sally Ann described social research to the daycare centre workers,told them about her own background,and ignored minor violations of official rules.This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  normalizing field research. 
B)  use of small favours. 
C)  negotiating with a gatekeeper. 
D)  appearance of interest. 
E)  attitude of strangeness. 
A)  normalizing field research. 
B)  use of small favours. 
C)  negotiating with a gatekeeper. 
D)  appearance of interest. 
E)  attitude of strangeness.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

What type of study best typifies field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  An examination of the similarities and differences in attitudes or behaviours between two groups of people 
B)  A study that requires the researcher to administer a survey to individuals in small group settings 
C)  Studying people in a specific location or a particular setting 
D)  Situations where the researcher is not able to directly interact with the participants 
E)  Any study that requires analysis of a sampled population 
A)  An examination of the similarities and differences in attitudes or behaviours between two groups of people 
B)  A study that requires the researcher to administer a survey to individuals in small group settings 
C)  Studying people in a specific location or a particular setting 
D)  Situations where the researcher is not able to directly interact with the participants 
E)  Any study that requires analysis of a sampled population

Question 15

Define the following terms
-reflexivity

Accepted Answer

A technique for establishing c

Question 16

Define the following terms
-transferability

Accepted Answer

The component of establishing

Question 17

Ethnography is often considered a ________ rather than a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  method; methodology 
B)  methodology; method 
C)  technique; method 
D)  general theoretical orientation; specific theoretical orientation 
E)  method; technique 
A)  method; methodology 
B)  methodology; method 
C)  technique; method 
D)  general theoretical orientation; specific theoretical orientation 
E)  method; technique

Question 18

Define the following terms
-overt observer

Accepted Answer

In field research,a

Question 19

What are three types of maps and diagrams a field researcher would create? What is the purpose of maps and diagrams?

Accepted Answer

-Spatial maps locate people,equipment,an

Question 20

In the field,the researcher becomes an instrument that absorbs all sources of information.What sorts of things does a field researcher observe in order to collect good qualitative field data? Provide examples for each one.

Accepted Answer

-Physical surroundings and the physical

Define the following terms -naturalism

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?

What are five things a field researcher does? Briefly describe each one.

What kinds of issues are field researchers confronted with when it comes to the problem of adopting social roles in the field research setting?

Define the following terms -methodology

If one is in a field setting where there are opposing groups in conflict with one another,the best thing to do is

What is ethnography? Why is ethnography often considered a methodology rather than a method?

Describe the various types of field notes that researchers take.What function does each type serve?

As a field researcher,Sally Ann adopts the attitude of strangeness.This means that she

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

Professor John Johnson has selected a field research site based on the following criteria: the amount of time available to him for carrying out the project,his research skills,and the kinds of conflicts that exist between people who inhabit the site.On what basis did the professor make his choice?

During her field research project at a daycare centre,Sally Ann described social research to the daycare centre workers,told them about her own background,and ignored minor violations of official rules.This illustrates

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

What type of study best typifies field research?

Define the following terms -reflexivity

Define the following terms -transferability

Ethnography is often considered a rather than a .

Define the following terms -overt observer

What are three types of maps and diagrams a field researcher would create? What is the purpose of maps and diagrams?

In the field,the researcher becomes an instrument that absorbs all sources of information.What sorts of things does a field researcher observe in order to collect good qualitative field data? Provide examples for each one.

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

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Exam 13: Field Research

Define the following terms -naturalism

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?

What are five things a field researcher does? Briefly describe each one.

What kinds of issues are field researchers confronted with when it comes to the problem of adopting social roles in the field research setting?

Define the following terms -methodology

If one is in a field setting where there are opposing groups in conflict with one another,the best thing to do is

What is ethnography? Why is ethnography often considered a methodology rather than a method?

Describe the various types of field notes that researchers take.What function does each type serve?

As a field researcher,Sally Ann adopts the attitude of strangeness.This means that she

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

Professor John Johnson has selected a field research site based on the following criteria: the amount of time available to him for carrying out the project,his research skills,and the kinds of conflicts that exist between people who inhabit the site.On what basis did the professor make his choice?

During her field research project at a daycare centre,Sally Ann described social research to the daycare centre workers,told them about her own background,and ignored minor violations of official rules.This illustrates

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

What type of study best typifies field research?

Define the following terms -reflexivity

Define the following terms -transferability

Ethnography is often considered a ________ rather than a ________.

Define the following terms -overt observer

What are three types of maps and diagrams a field researcher would create? What is the purpose of maps and diagrams?

In the field,the researcher becomes an instrument that absorbs all sources of information.What sorts of things does a field researcher observe in order to collect good qualitative field data? Provide examples for each one.

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

Ethnography is often considered a rather than a .