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Schumacher, Sally – 1979
The focus of this paper is on the theory of ethnographic methodology. A body of observational studies in social science and educational research is noted, demonstrating methodological statements about ethnography. Methodological procedures are described, along with possible standards of adequacy for their use. The use of the methodology is…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Ethnography, Field Studies, Observation
Peer reviewedChatman, Elfreda A. – Library and Information Science Research, An International Journal, 1984
This paper deals with use of field research in an investigation of diffusion and use of information in environment of working poor. Highlights include discussion of field research and identification of conceptual themes (gaining entry, field researcher's role, anxiety in field research, rapport, reciprocity, empathy, maturity). Forty references…
Descriptors: Experimenter Characteristics, Field Studies, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship
Download full textBurd, Gene – 1983
A comparison is made between the tools of observation and research used by journalists to study society and the media, and the qualitative and clinical research tools used in the social and psychological sciences. The first part of the paper, a journalistic approach to sociology, traces the notion of the sociologist as a super-reporter using…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Ethnography, Field Studies, Journalism
Batchler, Merv – The Australian Administrator, 1981
Writers attempting to describe administration have approached the subject from a number of perspectives. Researchers such as Gulick (1937) identified planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting as functional elements of administration. Hemphill, Griffiths, and Fredericksen (1962), using simulated job settings,…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
Lewis, Jonathan P.; Geroy, Gary D. – 1991
Conducting observational research in a cross-cultural context invokes a unique set of difficulties. This paper describes sources of bias and threats to validity that are specific to cross-cultural research. It describes problems of cross-cultural research designs for descriptive studies, comparative research, and experimental research and outlines…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Experimental Groups
Gudykunst, William B., Ed.; Kim, Young Yun, Ed. – 1984
The eighth in a series of publications dealing with aspects of intercultural communication, this volume focuses on approaches to intercultural communication research. The 16 chapters of the volume are arranged into three sections: diverse approaches to research, quantitative approaches, and qualitative approaches. Specific chapters discuss the…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Content Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Dawson, Monte E.; And Others – 1981
This report documents a preliminary effort to compile, analyze, and present data relevant to the feasibility of implementing a comprehensive preschool program within the St. Louis public school system. Sections of the study aim to provide (1) definition of and perspective on preschool education, (2) determination of the demographic…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Needs, Extended School Day, Feasibility Studies
