The purpose of ethnographic research is to: a. describe experiences a

The purpose of ethnographic research is to:

a. describe experiences as they are lived.
b. examine events of the past.
c. observe and document interactions within a culture.
d. study phenomena that contribute to theory development.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: C
Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures.
Phenomenological research attempts to capture the “lived experience” of study participants. Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures.
Historical research examines events of the past. Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures.
Grounded theory develops theory directly from the research data. Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures.