ANTH 1120 Chapter 1: Reading 1 - Textbook
11 May 2017
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Research methods that involve the generation of statistical data. Anthropologists are careful with using qualitative tools, such as surveys and census data, these tools are usually helpful to qualitative research of ethnographic fieldwork. Ethnographic fieldwork refers to the research method used within the discipline, which typically involves various forms of long-term engagements (often a year or more) and interactions with a particular cultural group or community. This work many include participating in daily activities such as gardening. This work many include participating in daily activities such as gardening and household tasks. This also involves learning the local language in order to communicate with others effectively without having the need of a translator. Understanding the local language also provides unique insights into the cultural transmission of beliefs and values. Various phenomena, often through forms of observation such as interviews, focus groups and direct participant observation.
