Dr Newman Spent Three Years in Botswana, Participating in the Daily

question 33

Multiple Choice

Dr. Newman spent three years in Botswana, participating in the daily life of a community there. She gathered extensive field notes, consisting of a mix of self-reports from members of the community and her own observations. Which of the following research methods did Dr. Newman most likely use in her research?

• A) ethnography
• B) structured observation
• C) the microgenetic design
• D) the clinical, or case study, method

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Definitions:

Grapevine

An informal channel of communication, often responsible for the spread of rumors and unofficial information within an organization.

Impersonal Communication

Communication where the interactions are formal, lack personal involvement, and are often structured, typically found in business or professional settings.

Clarify

To make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Vague

Lacking clarity or precision in thought or expression; not clearly expressed or easily understood.