Which Is Not a Characteristic of an Emerging Issue

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which is not a characteristic of an emerging issue?

• A) Tradeoffs are inherent
• B) The issue is stated in value-laden terms
• C) The issue deals with matters of conflicting values and interest
• D) The terms of debate are clearly defined

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Definitions:

Online Ethnography

The study of cultures and communities through their online interactions and presence, adopting ethnographic methods for the digital environment.

Hypermedia Ethnography

A research method that combines ethnographic study with the use of hypermedia tools (e.g., audio, video, and web links) for data collection and analysis.

Ethnographic Record

A detailed collection of observations, notes, interviews, and artifacts gathered by researchers studying cultures and communities.

Macroethnography

A broad, extensive approach to ethnography that explores larger-scale social processes, structures, and implications beyond localized contexts.