Field Methods

A researcher is studying the dynamics of family interactions in their natural setting by spending several weeks living with the family and observing their daily routines. Which method is the researcher using?

• Case Studies

• Ethnography

• Surveys and Interviews

• Archival Research

A psychologist conducts in-depth interviews with a small group of patients to understand their experiences with a new therapeutic approach. What method is being employed?

• Participant Observation

• Ethnography

• Case Studies

• Archival Research

To analyze how a specific community has adapted to technological changes over the past 50 years, a researcher reviews historical documents and records. What is the research method?

• Surveys and Interviews

• Participant Observation

• Ethnography

• Archival Research

A researcher spends months participating in the daily life of a remote village to understand their traditional practices and societal norms. What method is being used?

• Case Studies

• Surveys and Interviews

• Ethnography

• Participant Observation

To study the effect of a new educational program on students' behavior, a researcher observes students in their classroom over an academic year without intervening. What method is being used?

• Archival Research

• Case Studies

• Ethnography

• Participant Observation

A clinical psychologist reviews patient records from a past decade to identify trends in the prevalence of a specific mental health disorder. What method is being used?

• Surveys and Interviews

• Ethnography

• Archival Research

• Participant Observation

A researcher interviews employees from different departments to understand the impact of organizational changes on job satisfaction. What method is being used?

• Ethnography

• Participant Observation

• Surveys and Interviews

• Archival Research

To gain insight into how social interactions influence workplace dynamics, a researcher participates in office meetings and observes daily interactions. Which method is being utilized?

• Case Studies

• Ethnography

• Participant Observation

• Archival Research

A study involves detailed examination of a single individual's cognitive development from childhood to adulthood through interviews and behavioral observations. What is the method used?

• Ethnography

• Case Studies

• Surveys and Interviews

• Archival Research

A researcher collects data on consumer behavior by administering a questionnaire to customers at various stores. Which method is used?

• Archival Research

• Surveys and Interviews

• Ethnography

• Participant Observation