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Anthropology
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Subfields of Anthropology Four basic fields of Anthropology:
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Characteristics of Research Holism Ground-up research Descriptive vs. experimental vs. predictive Seeks to be in the field âInsiderâs Perspectiveâ Attention to contexts Comparative Ethical represetashion: of those we study and of the research process, including: Disclosure of researcherâs position Showing research as a process Showing complexity of research process
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Examples of Stuff and Style: Tragedies Homeland Heritage/âbloodâ Phenotype/race Language Religion Clothing Food Dance âPastâ/ Historical events Just about anything
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Participant Observation Develops famillarity with everyday life or normative contexts. Provides insights into behaviors and practices. Helps with understanding what people do versus what they say they do. Time Consuming Data Heavy Requires researcher to be aware of personal bias and previous experiences that might cloud the data.
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