Anthropology 101 ch 3

Nations; large and populous, with social stratification and central governments. 37

Someone the ethnographer gets to know in the field, who teaches him or her about their society and culture, aka informant . 30

The research strategy that focuses on native explanations and criteria of significance. 30

The research strategy that emphasizes the observer's rather than the natives' explanations, categories, and criteria of significance. 30

Procedures by which ethnographers discover and record connections of kinship, descent, and marriage, using diagrams and symbols. 29

An agreement sought by ethnographers from community members to take part in research. 24

Ethnographic tool for structuring a formal interview. A prepared form (usually printed or mimeographed) that guides interviews with households or individuals being compared systematically. Contrasts with a questionnaire because the researcher has personal contact and records people's answers. 28

An expert on a particular aspect of local life who helps the ethnographer understand that aspect. 29

Of a cultural consultant; provides a personal cultural portrait of existence or change in a culture. 30

Long-term study of a community, society, culture, or other unit, usually based on repeated visits. 34

A characteristic ethnographic technique; taking part in the events one is observing, describing, and analyzing. 25

A sample in which all members of the population have an equal statistical chance of being included. 37

A smaller study group chosen to represent a larger population. 37

Characteristic research procedure among social scientists other than anthropologists. Studies society through sampling, statistical analysis, and impersonal data collection. 36

Attributes (e.g., sex, age, height, weight) that differ from one person or case to the next. 37