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When should ethnographic research be used?

When should ethnographic research be used?. Ethnographic research is when the researcher wants to learn more about a specific person or group of people Results are qualitative. Who uses ethnographies?. Ethnographic research is common among social and cultural anthropologists.

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When should ethnographic research be used?

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  1. When should ethnographic research be used? • Ethnographic research is when the researcher wants to learn more about a specific person or group of people • Results are qualitative

  2. Who uses ethnographies? • Ethnographic research is common among social and cultural anthropologists. • Researchers hope to gain a better understanding of different divisions of cultures

  3. What are issues with ethnographies? • Ethics • Do not “out” any specific people • Your sample • Is your sample an accurate representation of a population? • Data analysis • How do you organize your data – dealing with people’s stories

  4. Examples of ethnographic studies • Research on the smokers community – Bumming cigarettes • Research on education – Studying abroad • Research on gender and sexuality – GLBT community

  5. Participant Observations • Take part in the culture you are studying

  6. Interviews • Getting to know your sample • Asking questions • Allowing your subject to feel safe

  7. Reporting results • How do you inform others of what you researched? • How well was your question defined?

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