The Research Method in Cultural Anthropology That Involves Living in a Culture

question 39

Multiple Choice

The research method in cultural anthropology that involves living in a culture for an extended period while gathering data is __________.

• A)the inductive method
• B)archival research
• C)participant observation
• D)life history
• E)the interview method

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Definitions:

Linguistic Performance

The behavior or responses actually produced by a cognitive processor engaged in a particular cognitive activity involving language. Contrast with linguistic competence.

Linguistic Relativity

The hypothesis that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, and thus people's perceptions are relative to their spoken language.

Bilinguals

Individuals who have the ability to communicate fluently in two distinct languages.

Trilinguals

Individuals who are fluent in three languages.