NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

SOCIOLOGY

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Define participant observation
A
When the researcher reviews available anecdotal information about a community or culture
B
When a researcher watches videos, documentaries, etc about a culture
C
When a researcher immerses themselves in a culture by living with the people for a particular period of time
D
When a researcher meets one person belonging to that culture or community and interviews them
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Participant Observation is. “A method of research in anthropology which involves extended immersion in a culture and participation in its day-to-day activities” (Calhoun, 2002).

Detailed explanation-2: -Participant observation (PO) is a research methodology where the researcher is immersed in the day-to-day activities of the participants. The objective is usually to record conduct under the widest range of possible settings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Through participant observation, a researcher can gain deeper insight into what the culture is like, what language is used, and which questions are relevant to the situation. Additionally, participant observation can give the researcher access to information that would otherwise be unavailable to outsiders.

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