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dejastew

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Discuss two ways that cultural anthropologists record data while in the field.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the difference between deductive and inductive research and how this difference relates to fieldwork methods.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Field notes: May consist of daily events, a personal journal, and any other notes.
2. Audio and video recordings: They are invaluable but in some instances may be resisted by the studied population, or their use may be restricted for identity protection or other ethical concerns.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Deductive research starts with a hypothesis and gathers relevant (etic) data.
2. It is more likely to focus on fieldwork that incorporates quantitative data.
3. Inductive research does not begin with a hypothesis and is more open-ended in its goals.
4. It uses emic dataderived from what insiders say and believe about their culture rather than external categories.


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Wow, this really help

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