1.)(Regarding Chapter 13) Which of the research methods listed in Table 13.3 seem the most interesting? Assume you want to study some aspect of deception. Frame a research question. Which method would you choose to answer the question. Why?
The research method listed in Table 13.3 that seems most interesting to me in the Ethnography method. The ethnography method is stated as “The researcher observes behavior in its natural setting. To describe the communication practices of a group of people, the researcher may actually “go undercover” as a participant. The researcher avoids imposing his or her own values and assumptions on the data. Instead of testing an existing hypothesis, he or she allows conclusions to emerge from observations” (Trenholm 374).
A research question I would form using the ethnography method is, “How has television viewing affected your romantic relationships?” I would choose the ethnography method to answer it because I can use my own examples and my own personal choices in answering this question. In my opinion, when using your own examples in answering questions, it strengthens the quality of the answer and shows how much you understand it.
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Hi Goober,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments to my post. I have really enjoyed reading your posts each week. I wish you success on your finals and have a wonderful summer. In addition, I thought you did a great job with post #1. In regards to Chapter 13, in which the research methods listed in Table 13.3, I thought your answer about the Ethnography method is very interesting. According to Sarah Trenholm,
“The researcher observes behavior in its natural setting. To describe the communication practices of a group of people, the researcher may actually ‘go undercover’ as a participant. The researcher avoids imposing his or her own values and assumptions on the data. Instead of testing an existing hypothesis, he or she allows conclusions to emerge from observations” (Trenholm 2008, pg. 374).
I think a great example of this is when a person (who is either a cop or FBI/CIA agent) goes undercover. S/he blends in with the group in order to find out who is the guilty person. We see this many times on the television in such programs as CSI: NY or NCIS or Cold Case.
another one for ethnography! i wonder if anyone will choose another method. i think you're right on target insofar as using a research method that resonates with you. i think the best research questions come from personal interest. but i also think it important to a bit expansive in thinking about the population you're trying to get information from and recognize your cultural biases as you form your question.for example, i don't watch television very often so i don't think i would be a great canidate for your search.
ReplyDeletei also chose ethnography as the most interesting research methodology. maybe one day i'll be able to use it. it's amazing how it can be employed. the text mentioned something about the study of greek fraternities. now that's a research method i would have never thought of!
I have actually done an ethnography type of research myself. It is an interesting type of study that the researcher gets the opportunity divulge themselves into an unfamiliar evironment and understand how this culture interacts their culture. Each culture and subculture has their own language, traditions, and heiarchy that make up their way of living.
ReplyDeleteIn my experience of ethnography studies it can be difficult to find the gatekeepers in a culture. It is important to find these gatekeepers because they are the ones who give you access to the society of your ethnography study.