What Distinguishes Ethnography from Other Types of Field Research

question 46

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes ethnography from other types of field research?

• A) direct observation of a group or setting
• B) a focus on the culture of a group of people
• C) active participation in the lives of the people studied
• D) observation of people in natural social settings

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A calculation that determines the present value of a series of future cash flows, minus the initial investment, used to assess the profitability of investments.

Investment Proposal

A detailed document or presentation by a company or individual seeking to raise capital, outlining the nature of the project, the required investment, and the expected returns.

Discount Factor

A multiplier used to determine the present value of future cash flows or income, reflecting the time value of money.

Internal Rate

Often referred to as the internal rate of return (IRR), it is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.