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Specialized ethnographic methods : a mixed methods approach / edited by Jean J. Schensul and Margaret D. LeCompte.

Schensul, Jean J., (editor.). LeCompte, Margaret Diane, (editor.). Schensul, Jean J. (Added Author). LeCompte, Margaret Diane. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 9780759122055
  • ISBN: 0759122059
  • ISBN: 0759122067
  • ISBN: 9780759122062
  • Physical Description: xxiii, 440 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Lanham : AltaMira Press, ©2013.

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Chapter 1 Defining, Collecting, Cataloging, and Analyzing Artifacts / Margaret D. LeCompte LeCompte, Margaret D., Sheryl A. Ludwig Ludwig, Sheryl A. 1 -- What Is an Artifact? When Is an Artifact "Cultural"? 1 -- Characteristics of Cultural Artifacts 2 -- Why Researchers Should Use Cultural Artifacts 8 -- Distinguishing Cultural Artifacts from Other Kinds of Data 10 -- Categories of Artifacts 11 -- Problems in Collecting and Using Artifacts in Research 25 -- Categorizing and Cataloging Artifacts 27 -- Converting Artifacts into Data via Transcription 28 -- Content Analysis of Texts Representing Artifacts 30 -- Interpreting Artifacts 36 -- Conclusion 47 -- Chapter 2 Using Archival and Secondary Data in Ethnographic Research / Stephen L. Schensul Schensul, Stephen L. 50 -- Introduction 50 -- Defining Archival and Secondary Data 51 -- Local Archival Data 53 -- Using Local Archival Data 59 -- Locating and Using Sources of Secondary Data with Local Relevance 62 -- Nonlocal Sources of Secondary Data 65 -- Using Nonlocal Quantitative Secondary Data Sets for Hypothesis Testing and Cross-National Comparisons 68 -- Using Qualitative Secondary Data Sources for Hypothesis Testing and Cross-Cultural Comparisons 74 -- Summary 77 -- Chapter 3 Elicitation Techniques for Cultural Domain Analysis / Stephen P. Borgatti Borgatti, Stephen P., Daniel S. Halgin Halgin, Daniel S. 80 -- Introduction 80 -- Eliciting Cultural Domains Using Free Lists 84 -- Eliciting Domain Structure Using Pilesorts 94 -- Eliciting Domain Structure Using Triads 104 -- Conclusion 114 -- Chapter 4 Mapping Spatial Data / Ellen K. Cromley Cromley, Ellen K. 117 -- The Spatial Perspective 117 -- Spatial Dimensions of Community 120 -- Spatial Dimensions of Individual Life 127 -- Spatial Dimensions of Community Institutions 149 -- Spatial Sampling 152 -- Mapping Spatial Data 164 -- Chapter 5 Conducting Ethnographic Network Studies: Friends, Relatives, and Relevant Others / Robert T. Trotter II Trotter, Robert T. II, Jean J. Schensul Schensul, Jean J., Margaret Weeks Weeks, Margaret 193 -- Introduction to Network Research 193 -- Key Concepts in Ethnographic Approaches to Social Networks 202 -- Ego-Centered Approaches to Understanding Networks 212 -- Constructing Communitywide Macronetworks from Ego Network Data 226 -- Full Network Relationships: Reciprocal Network Information 229 -- Network Sampling Strategies 239 -- Summary and Conclusions 242 -- Chapter 6 Studying Hidden and Hard-to-Reach Populations / Merrill Singer Singer, Merrill 255 -- What Are Hidden and Hard-to-Reach Populations? 255 -- Evolution of Hidden and Hard-to-Reach Population Research 265 -- Reaching the Hard-to-Reach: Methods for Studying Hidden Populations 271 -- Recruiting Study Participants 288 -- Methodological Considerations 296 -- Ethical Issues in Studying Hidden Populations 307 -- Conclusions 313 -- Chapter 7 Using Multimedia Techniques in Ethnographic Research / Bonnie K. Nastasi Nastasi, Bonnie K. 318 -- Introduction 318 -- Conceptual Considerations 320 -- Methodological Considerations 323 -- Applications of Multimedia Techniques 354 -- Conclusions 355 -- Chapter 8 Creating Participatory Ethnographic Videos / Heather Mosher Mosher, Heather 363 -- Introduction to Participatory Video-Based Research 363 -- Participatory Video Methods 365 -- Identifying the Issue(s) 366 -- Designing the Research 367 -- Developing a Storyline 377 -- Preparing for Video Production 383 -- Training in Filmmaking 386 -- Skills Required of Researchers 387 -- Participatory Data Analysis 388 -- Editing Video to Communicate Results 399 -- Results Feedback, Local Screenings 402 -- Disseminating Results 408 -- Summary 410.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Defining, collecting, cataloging, and analyzing artifacts / Margaret D. LeCompte and Sheryl A. Ludwig -- Using archival and secondary data in ethnographic research / Stephen L. Schensul -- Elicitation techniques for cultural domain analysis / Stephen P. Borgatti and Daniel S. Halgin -- Mapping spatial data / Ellen K. Cromley -- Conducting ethnographic network studies : friends, relatives, and relevant others / Robert T. Trotter II, Jean J. Schensul, and Margaret Weeks -- Studying hidden and hard-to-reach populations / Merrill Singer -- Using multimedia techniques in ethnographic research / Bonnie K. Nastasi -- Creating participatory ethnographic videos / Heather Mosher.

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