When Sociologists Do Ethnographies,data Are Collected in the Field Through

question 8

Multiple Choice

When sociologists do ethnographies,data are collected in the field through

• A)surveys combined with narrative analysis.
• B)in-depth interviews combined with a deconstruction of narratives and images.
• C)the use of quantitative methods.
• D)observations and in-depth interviews.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Variation

Regular fluctuations in a time series variable within a year, often related to the seasons.

Random Variation

The unpredictable changes in data that cannot be attributed to any specific cause.

Time Series

A time series is a sequence of data points, typically consisting of successive measurements taken at spaced intervals over time, used in statistical and economic analysis.

Five-period Moving Average

A technique in time series analysis, calculating the average of a specific number of the most recent periods, in this case, five, to smoothen short-term fluctuations and highlight longer-term trends or cycles.