Question 1

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

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A) less structured 
B) more structured 
C) less meaningful 
D) more rigid 
E) less flexible 
A) less structured 
B) more structured 
C) less meaningful 
D) more rigid 
E) less flexible

Question 2

In field research,the instrument(s)for measuring field data

Accepted Answer

A) is the field site. 
B) are the recorded conversations and observations with the members of the field site. 
C) are the members of the field site. 
D) are the field notes. 
E) is the researcher. 
A) is the field site. 
B) are the recorded conversations and observations with the members of the field site. 
C) are the members of the field site. 
D) are the field notes. 
E) is the researcher.

Question 3

Describe four ethical dilemmas that field researchers are most likely to confront during and after the course of their research.How should the field researcher deal with each dilemma?

Accepted Answer

● Deception: The research may be covert

Question 4

Define the following:
-prolonged engagement

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When a researcher remains in the field l

Question 5

Define the following:
-attitude of strangeness

Accepted Answer

A technique in field research

Question 6

Define the following:
-normalize social research

Accepted Answer

A set of techniques in field r

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the things a field researcher does?

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A) Observes ordinary events and everyday activities as they happen in natural settings,in addition to any unusual occurrences 
B) Acquires an insider's point of view while maintaining the analytic perspective or distance of an outsider 
C) Maintains cool detachment from members in a field setting 
D) Produces data in the form of extensive written notes,as well as diagrams,maps,or pictures to provide very detailed descriptions 
E) Copes with high levels of personal stress,uncertainty,ethical dilemmas,and ambiguity 
A) Observes ordinary events and everyday activities as they happen in natural settings,in addition to any unusual occurrences 
B) Acquires an insider's point of view while maintaining the analytic perspective or distance of an outsider 
C) Maintains cool detachment from members in a field setting 
D) Produces data in the form of extensive written notes,as well as diagrams,maps,or pictures to provide very detailed descriptions 
E) Copes with high levels of personal stress,uncertainty,ethical dilemmas,and ambiguity

Question 10

Some experienced researchers argue that when theory building ceases or reaches a closure,it is time to

Accepted Answer

A) write up the results. 
B) analyze the field notes and other sources of data taken from the research site. 
C) start looking for additional sources of information. 
D) leave the field. 
E) consider what the secondary literature has said about similar kinds of research. 
A) write up the results. 
B) analyze the field notes and other sources of data taken from the research site. 
C) start looking for additional sources of information. 
D) leave the field. 
E) consider what the secondary literature has said about similar kinds of research.

Question 11

Define the following:
-exchange relationships

Accepted Answer

Relationships that develop in

Question 12

When does theory come into play in the writing of field notes?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal notes 
B) Inference notes 
C) Direct observation notes 
D) Jotted notes 
E) Analytical notes 
A) Personal notes 
B) Inference notes 
C) Direct observation notes 
D) Jotted notes 
E) Analytical notes

Question 13

Define the following:
-credibility

Accepted Answer

An aspect of trustworthiness,w

Question 14

Define the following:
-ethnography

Accepted Answer

An approach to field research

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:
-external audit:

Accepted Answer

A way of establishing dependability and

Question 17

Define the following:
-analytical memos

Accepted Answer

The written notes a qualitativ

Question 18

What are the three levels of involvement in field research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?

Accepted Answer

● As a complete observer,the researcher'

Question 19

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

Accepted Answer

● "How will I present myself?" Presentat

Question 20

When does "guilty knowledge" occur?

Accepted Answer

A) A researcher becomes overinvolved in the field setting and loses objectivity or the role of researcher becomes a complete participant 
B) The researcher selects a smaller set of observations based on time or activity in order to further develop theory and test developing hypotheses 
C) Members tell the researcher untruths to purposely mislead or give a false view 
D) A researcher learns about secret,illicit,or illegal activities during the course of conducting field research 
E) A person with formal or informal authority controls access to the field setting 
A) A researcher becomes overinvolved in the field setting and loses objectivity or the role of researcher becomes a complete participant 
B) The researcher selects a smaller set of observations based on time or activity in order to further develop theory and test developing hypotheses 
C) Members tell the researcher untruths to purposely mislead or give a false view 
D) A researcher learns about secret,illicit,or illegal activities during the course of conducting field research 
E) A person with formal or informal authority controls access to the field setting

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

In field research,the instrument(s)for measuring field data

Describe four ethical dilemmas that field researchers are most likely to confront during and after the course of their research.How should the field researcher deal with each dilemma?

Define the following: -prolonged engagement

Define the following: -attitude of strangeness

Define the following: -normalize social research

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?

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?

Which of the following is NOT one of the things a field researcher does?

Some experienced researchers argue that when theory building ceases or reaches a closure,it is time to

Define the following: -exchange relationships

When does theory come into play in the writing of field notes?

Define the following: -credibility

Define the following: -ethnography

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

Define the following: -external audit:

Define the following: -analytical memos

What are the three levels of involvement in field research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

When does "guilty knowledge" occur?

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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

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

In field research,the instrument(s)for measuring field data

Describe four ethical dilemmas that field researchers are most likely to confront during and after the course of their research.How should the field researcher deal with each dilemma?

Define the following: -prolonged engagement

Define the following: -attitude of strangeness

Define the following: -normalize social research

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?

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?

Which of the following is NOT one of the things a field researcher does?

Some experienced researchers argue that when theory building ceases or reaches a closure,it is time to

Define the following: -exchange relationships

When does theory come into play in the writing of field notes?

Define the following: -credibility

Define the following: -ethnography

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

Define the following: -external audit:

Define the following: -analytical memos

What are the three levels of involvement in field research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

When does "guilty knowledge" occur?

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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