What is ethnographic analysis?
Ethnographic analysis, or the study of ethnography, is a branch of the social sciences that involves the direct study of people and cultures. Researchers in several social science fields, such as sociology, anthropology and political science, utilize ethnographic techniques to expand and add context to their research.
How do you write an ethnographic analysis?
To write a basic ethnography you need these five essential parts:
- A thesis. The thesis establishes the central theme and message of your research study.
- Literature Review. A literature review is an analysis of previous research now on your research topic.
- Data Collection.
- Data Analysis.
- Reflexivity.
What methods of analysis can be used for a study of ethnography?
Outlined below are the major methods used to collect data.
- Participant observation. Participant observation is the key methodological approach involved in ethnography.
- In-depth interviews. In-depth interviews are also referred to as focused, unstructured or ethnographic interviews.
- Life histories.
- Documentary data.
Where is ethnography conducted?
First, it is conducted on-site or in a naturalistic setting in which real people live. Second, it is personalized since you as the researcher are both observer and participant in the lives of those people. Ethnography also collects data in multiple ways for triangulation over an extended period of time.১ মার্চ, ২০১১
How do you identify key informants?
A way to identify appropriate key-informants is to ask either local community leaders or government officials with whom you meet during your initial introduction to the community, about people living in the area who may be good sources of information.
What is the meaning of informants?
: a person who gives information: such as. a : informer. b : one who supplies cultural or linguistic data in response to interrogation by an investigator.