Question 1

When observing and collecting data

Accepted Answer

A) the researcher becomes the data collection instrument. 
B) the physical environment of the site is not of concern. 
C) the individual physical characteristics of the people are typically not recorded. 
D) the researcher is not responsible for his conduct. 
A) the researcher becomes the data collection instrument. 
B) the physical environment of the site is not of concern. 
C) the individual physical characteristics of the people are typically not recorded. 
D) the researcher is not responsible for his conduct.

Question 2

What is true of audio or video recordings in field research?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be introduced into all field notes. 
B) People in the field do not see them as a threat. 
C) Recorders save a great deal of time. 
D) Recorders frequently miss action or are out of range. 
A) They can be introduced into all field notes. 
B) People in the field do not see them as a threat. 
C) Recorders save a great deal of time. 
D) Recorders frequently miss action or are out of range.

Question 3

______ is not the same as sympathy,agreement,or approval.It means to see,feel,and think as another person does.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is not the same as sympathy,agreement,or...

Question 4

The best guide to attire in the field is to respect oneself and the people one is studying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A field site or setting is a fixed physical location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Being in the field is the last stage in doing a field research study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mr.Marsh's field study involves observation of family and friends while they wait for their loved one in the emergency room waiting area.He formally asked and gained permission of the hospital administrator,the ER director,and the head ER physician to conduct the research study.An hour into his field work,an ER nurse takes him aside and tells him that two people have complained that he is "creeping them out" and asks him who he is and what he is doing in the waiting area.When he tells the nurse what he is doing,she tells him that he does NOT have her permission to conduct his research.The nurse is someone with the formal or informal authority to control access to the field site.How should Mr.Marsh proceed? Write two paragraphs on possible "next steps" for Mr.Marsh to continue his research.

Accepted Answer

Possible next steps include ne

Question 8

Four factors affecting a researcher's choice of a field research site are containment,richness,unfamiliarity,and suitability.Discuss what each means and its importance to the field research.

Accepted Answer

Containment indicates that a bounded spa

Question 9

What does "going native" mean in deciding on a degree of involvement in field research?

Accepted Answer

Over involvement or "going nat

Question 10

What is the most common ethical issue in field research?

Accepted Answer

A) deceit 
B) confidentiality 
C) privacy 
D) gossip 
A) deceit 
B) confidentiality 
C) privacy 
D) gossip

Question 11

One of the essential steps in starting a field research project is

Accepted Answer

A) selecting a competent assistant. 
B) selecting a field site. 
C) selecting an appropriate website for future blogs. 
D) selecting reading materials for entertainment while waiting for something to happen. 
A) selecting a competent assistant. 
B) selecting a field site. 
C) selecting an appropriate website for future blogs. 
D) selecting reading materials for entertainment while waiting for something to happen.

Question 12

The purpose of ethnography is

Accepted Answer

A) to provide a description of a population using historical documents. 
B) to provide a description of a way of life from the standpoint of its insiders. 
C) to explain why a specific religious sect uses varies articles of worship from the viewpoint of political candidates. 
D) to provide a description of a population sample with historical and political documents. 
A) to provide a description of a population using historical documents. 
B) to provide a description of a way of life from the standpoint of its insiders. 
C) to explain why a specific religious sect uses varies articles of worship from the viewpoint of political candidates. 
D) to provide a description of a population sample with historical and political documents.

Question 13

A specialized qualitative research technique that involves informal group interviews about a topic is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) integrated group. 
B) meeting group. 
C) teleconference group. 
D) focus group. 
A) integrated group. 
B) meeting group. 
C) teleconference group. 
D) focus group.

Question 14

What does "performing small favors" mean in the context of strategies for success in the field?

Accepted Answer

People exchange small favors,i

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT preparation for doing a field study?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing self-awareness 
B) downloading music for field study 
C) practice observing and writing 
D) conducting background investigation 
A) increasing self-awareness 
B) downloading music for field study 
C) practice observing and writing 
D) conducting background investigation

Question 16

A gatekeeper

Accepted Answer

A) can limit access to a field site. 
B) holds a specific key ring. 
C) is a formal role only. 
D) is not an issue that the field researcher must address. 
A) can limit access to a field site. 
B) holds a specific key ring. 
C) is a formal role only. 
D) is not an issue that the field researcher must address.

Question 17

Researchers ask three types of field interview questions,______,structural,and contrast questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Researchers ask three types of field interview...

Question 18

Name three types of field site events that a researcher can sample.

Accepted Answer

routine,sp

Question 19

Discuss three strategies for success in field researcher,i.e.what are they,and how are they accomplished?

Accepted Answer

Building relationships includes:developi

Question 20

Field researchers have strategies that they tailor to the field site and their background.Which of those strategies is listed below?

Accepted Answer

A) being an earnest novice 
B) being absolutely silent 
C) provoking conflict 
D) using odd facial expressions 
A) being an earnest novice 
B) being absolutely silent 
C) provoking conflict 
D) using odd facial expressions

When observing and collecting data

What is true of audio or video recordings in field research?

______ is not the same as sympathy,agreement,or approval.It means to see,feel,and think as another person does.

The best guide to attire in the field is to respect oneself and the people one is studying.

A field site or setting is a fixed physical location.

Being in the field is the last stage in doing a field research study.

Four factors affecting a researcher's choice of a field research site are containment,richness,unfamiliarity,and suitability.Discuss what each means and its importance to the field research.

What does "going native" mean in deciding on a degree of involvement in field research?

What is the most common ethical issue in field research?

One of the essential steps in starting a field research project is

The purpose of ethnography is

A specialized qualitative research technique that involves informal group interviews about a topic is a(n)

What does "performing small favors" mean in the context of strategies for success in the field?

Which of the following is NOT preparation for doing a field study?

A gatekeeper

Researchers ask three types of field interview questions,______,structural,and contrast questions.

Name three types of field site events that a researcher can sample.

Discuss three strategies for success in field researcher,i.e.what are they,and how are they accomplished?

Field researchers have strategies that they tailor to the field site and their background.Which of those strategies is listed below?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Writing a Research Report

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Exam 10: Observing People in Natural Settings

When observing and collecting data

What is true of audio or video recordings in field research?

______ is not the same as sympathy,agreement,or approval.It means to see,feel,and think as another person does.

The best guide to attire in the field is to respect oneself and the people one is studying.

A field site or setting is a fixed physical location.

Being in the field is the last stage in doing a field research study.

Four factors affecting a researcher's choice of a field research site are containment,richness,unfamiliarity,and suitability.Discuss what each means and its importance to the field research.

What does "going native" mean in deciding on a degree of involvement in field research?

What is the most common ethical issue in field research?

One of the essential steps in starting a field research project is

The purpose of ethnography is

A specialized qualitative research technique that involves informal group interviews about a topic is a(n)

What does "performing small favors" mean in the context of strategies for success in the field?

Which of the following is NOT preparation for doing a field study?

A gatekeeper

Researchers ask three types of field interview questions,______,structural,and contrast questions.

Name three types of field site events that a researcher can sample.

Discuss three strategies for success in field researcher,i.e.what are they,and how are they accomplished?

Field researchers have strategies that they tailor to the field site and their background.Which of those strategies is listed below?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Writing a Research Report

Filters