IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL · Social and Cultural Anthropology

The practice of anthropology: the ethnographic method: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the primary research tradition that distinguishes social and cultural anthropology from other social sciences?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of anthropological practice, why is reflexivity considered essential for a researcher?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following best represents an ethical challenge specifically associated with the practice of anthropology?

Question 4

1 mark

What is the term for the written account or descriptive product resulting from an anthropologist’s in-depth, empirical study of a specific social group?

Question 5

1 mark

Why must an anthropologist critically consider the position of the observer during fieldwork and the interpretation of data?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify the core goal of ethnography as a primary research methodology in the practice of anthropology.

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Question 7

4 marks

Why is informed consent considered a fundamental ethical requirement in the practice of anthropology?

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Question 8

5 marks

Fieldwork is a core component of the discipline. (a) Describe the primary characteristics of participant observation as a research method.
(b) Explain two ethical considerations an anthropologist must address before beginning fieldwork in a new community.
(c) How does reflexivity improve the validity of ethnographic data?

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