Research methods in anthropology

It is a part of an introductory course of Anthropology.

1. Research Methods in Anthropology: What to Research: Research Model: I) Identifying a problem & Selecting a topic: II) Defining the problem: III) Reviewing the literature: IV) Formulating the Hypothesis: Hypothesis: Statement to be tested.

2. V) Choosing the research method(design): VI) Collecting the data : Data: Facts/figures in processed form. Types : Primary & Secondary Qualities : Validity & Reliability VII) Analyzing the data VIII) Sharing data(results) (Presentation and Citation Method in APA style)

3. Research Methods(Design): Seven Methods or designs: I ) Surveys: a) Questionnaires : Types of Questions: i) Neutral ii ) Unbiased iii) Open ended iv) Close ended b) Interviews: i) Direct ii) Indirect

4. Sampling Method: Selecting a sample : Universe Population Sample Respondent Types of Sample : i)Random Sample ii ) Stratified random sample

5. II ) Participant Observation(Fieldwork) in Anthropology: 1) Ethnographic Methods: a) Ethnographic fieldwork b) Ethnohistory Fieldwork as a Rite of Passage : (Participation of fieldwork in daily routine of ethnic group and not to interfere in their way of life) Problems and issues in Research Ethics in field research 2) Comparative Methods: a) Cross-Cultural Comparisons b) Controlled Comparisons

6. II ) Participant Observation(Fieldwork): Steps: a) Mind mapping: b) Diagrams and flow charts: c) Taking notes d) Evaluating information: e) Summarizing information: Research tools of Cultural Anthropologists: a) Finding informant b) Interview c) Counting articles, people, etc d) Photography e) Mapping f) Learning cultures

7. III) Case Study: IV) Secondary analysis: V) Experiment: ( Bobo doll) VI) Analysis of Documents: VII) Unobtrusive Measures: