Ethnography in Educational Research: Methods and Applications

Question 1

What is the primary objective of ethnographic research in educational settings?

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To gain a nuanced understanding of the social and cultural contexts of education

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To evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions

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To test hypotheses about educational phenomena

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To make predictions about future educational outcomes

Question 2

Which ethical consideration is paramount in ethnographic research?

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Adhering to all of the above

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Maintaining anonymity of participants

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Obtaining informed consent

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Providing protection for vulnerable populations

Question 3

What is the dual role of the researcher in ethnographic research?

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Both participant observer and data collector

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Objective observer

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Participant observer

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Data collector

Question 4

Which of the following is a key characteristic of ethnographic research?

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Long-term immersion in the field setting

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Focus on individual experiences

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Emphasis on quantitative data analysis

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Random sampling of participants

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of participant observation in ethnographic research?

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To observe participants in their natural settings

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To gather data from a large number of participants

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To collect demographic information about participants

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To test hypotheses about educational phenomena

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an ethnographic interview?

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Semi-structured interview with open-ended questions

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Structured interview with closed-ended questions

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Focus group discussion

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Survey with Likert-scale responses

Question 7

What is the purpose of document analysis in ethnographic research?

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To provide contextual information about the research setting

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To analyze the language and discourse used by participants

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To collect data on participants' attitudes and beliefs

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To evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs

Question 8

In ethnographic research, the most common method used to gather data is:

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Observation

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Interviews

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Surveys

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Experiments

Question 9

Which ethical principle emphasizes the need to respect participants' freedom to make informed decisions about their participation in research?

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Fidelity

Question 10

Participant observation, a widely used technique in ethnographic research, involves:

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Active engagement in the research setting

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Keeping a distance from the research context

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Collecting data through questionnaires

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Testing hypotheses using controlled experiments

Question 11

Which type of interviewing aims to gather detailed, qualitative information by allowing participants to share their perspectives in their own words?

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Unstructured interviewing

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Structured interviewing

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Semi-structured interviewing

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Focus group interviewing

Question 12

Document analysis is used in ethnographic research primarily to:

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Examine historical documents and materials

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Measure participants' attitudes and beliefs

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Collect demographic data about participants

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Test the validity of research hypotheses

Question 13

Which characteristic is central to ethnographic research in educational settings?

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Emphasis on immersion and observation of participants

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Focus on measurable data

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Adherence to predetermined research questions

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Utilization of experimental designs

Question 14

Participant observation is a data collection method in ethnography that involves the researcher directly engaging in:

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Immersion in the daily activities of research participants

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Formal interviews

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Analysis of written documents

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Distribution of surveys

Question 15

The primary objective of ethnographic research in education is to:

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Acquire a nuanced understanding of the cultural and social context of education

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Test specific hypotheses

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Generalize findings to a broader population

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Evaluate the efficacy of educational programs

Question 16

In ethnographic research, the researcher's primary role is as:

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An active participant and learner

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A detached observer

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An impartial analyst

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A facilitator of the research process

Question 17

Why is considering the cultural context crucial in ethnographic research in education?

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It provides insights into the behaviors and beliefs of participants

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It enables comparisons between different educational settings

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It guarantees the objectivity of the research findings

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It is irrelevant to educational research

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a primary method used in ethnographic research?

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Quantitative surveys

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Participant observation

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Interviewing

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Document analysis

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of participant observation in ethnographic research?

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To experience the setting firsthand and gain an insider's perspective

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To gather objective data on behavior

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To identify key informants and build rapport

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To collect quantitative data for statistical analysis

Question 20

What is the overarching goal of ethnographic research in educational settings?

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To understand the cultural and social contexts of education

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To generate evidence for educational policy and practice

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To assess the effectiveness of educational programs

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To promote social change and equity in education

Question 21

What does reflexivity involve in ethnographic research?

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Critically examining the researcher's own biases and assumptions

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Mirroring participants' behaviors and beliefs to build rapport

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Maintaining neutrality and objectivity throughout the research

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Distancing oneself from the research setting and participants

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of ethnographic research?

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Focuses on a large sample size for statistical analysis

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Employs participant observation as a primary data collection method

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Generates rich, qualitative data

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Provides a comprehensive understanding of a social group's culture

Question 23

What is the primary data collection method utilized in ethnographic research?

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Participant observation

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Structured interviews

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Standardized questionnaires

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Pre-existing, publicly available data

Question 24

Which of the following is a crucial ethical consideration in ethnographic research?

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Obtaining informed consent from participants before data collection

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Minimizing the use of technology in data collection

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Using a control group for comparison

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Ensuring the research aligns with the researcher's personal values

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of using triangulation in ethnographic research?

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To enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of findings by using multiple data sources

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To minimize the influence of the researcher's biases

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To ensure the anonymity of participants

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To increase the number of participants in the study

Question 26

Which of the following is a notable strength of ethnographic research?

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Provides a deep and contextualized understanding of a social group's lived experiences

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Yields easily generalizable findings to large populations

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Offers a quick and efficient method for collecting data

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Produces quantitative data that can be statistically analyzed

Question 27

In ethnography, what does the concept of "emic perspective" refer to?

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The insider's view or understanding of a culture from the perspective of its members

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The focus on material objects and artifacts in a culture

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The researcher's personal interpretation of the culture being studied

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The objective and external observation of a culture from a detached viewpoint

Question 28

Which of the following is a common challenge encountered during ethnographic research?

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Gaining access to and establishing rapport with participants in the research setting

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Collecting large amounts of data

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Writing clear and concise research reports

Question 29

What is the researcher's role in ethnographic research?

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A participant-observer who immerses themselves in the social group and experiences their culture

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An expert who provides guidance and direction to participants

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An objective observer who maintains a detached distance from participants

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a type of ethnographic data?

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Large-scale, standardized survey data

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Documents and artifacts relevant to the culture

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Interview transcripts with participants

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Participant observation field notes

Question 31

What is the overarching goal of ethnographic research in educational settings?

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To gain a deep understanding of the social and cultural contexts that influence education and learning

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To evaluate the effectiveness of specific educational interventions

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To test specific hypotheses about educational phenomena