| INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Michael Winkelman | CREDIT HOURS: ASB 494-(3), ASB 500-(1-7) |
| INSTRUCTOR'S OFFICE: TBA | OFFICE HOURS: TBA |
| CLASS MEETING TIME: 7-9 p.m. (Most Days)* |
Requirements:
1) Formulation of a research proposal which combines quantitative and qualitative data
collection procedures; (15%) due *
2) Timely Presentation of Components of Your Project ("Deliverables"); 20%
3) Realization of the Research Project Including Data Analysis and Report
(10-20 Pages for Undergraduates, 20+ Pages for Graduate Students); (50%) &
4) Class Attendance and Appropriate Participation (15%)
Texts:
Research Methods in Anthropology, Russel Bernard (B)
Anthropological Research: The Structure of Inquiry, P Pelto & G. Pelto (PP)
Field Projects in Anthropology, Crane and Angrosino (CA)
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| 3.1 |
Orientation, Overview, and Objectives
The Development of Anthropology & Ethnography Readings: B 1, P2 Deliverables: Written Initial Research Proposals Research Statement--community Descriptions Revised Research Statement-- Problem Statement, Qualitative Approaches Theory, Concepts, Propositions, Hypotheses & Operationalized Variables 2 Quantitative Assessments of Hypotheses Survey Questionnaires and Sampling Procedures and Methods Codebooks, Data Matrix and Proposed Analyses Presentation Written Paper Assignment: Research Statement Due 4.1 |
| 3.2 |
Processes of Doing Research; Readings: C&A Preface-23, B2&3
Research Sites & Community Studies; Readings: CA 12 & 14 Organizational Anthropology Advantages & Limitations of Methodological Approaches Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses; Readings: B 16 Assignments: Research Logs, Research Statements, Community Description, for 4.1 |
| 4.1 |
Present Research Statements
Art, Science and Ethics of Doing Fieldwork; Readings: PP9, B 2 Methods: Anthropology and Science, Quantitative & Qualitative Methods Assignment: Time Allocation: Types of People/activitiy/time/space Project for 4.4 |
| 4.2 |
Variables, Constructs, Research Design
Theory, Propositions, Concepts & Hypotheses Readings: B5, PP1 Assignment: Present Theory, Concepts, Propositions, Hypotheses Etc. 5/1 |
| 4.4 |
Discussion of Observations; Analysis of Relationships
Operationalization, Emic and Etic Approaches Readings: PP 3, 4, B 2 Assignment: Present Revised Research Statements (Written) on 5.1 |
| 5.1 |
Present Revised Research Statements
Present Theory, Concepts, Propositions, Hypotheses & Operationalized Variables Anthropology and the Experimental Approach; Readings: B3, PP5 Validity & Reliability |
| 5.2 |
Meets 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Overview of Anthropological Methods-- Readings: PP 5, 6; B9-11, 13, 15 Types of Variables, Levels of Measurement; Readings: B2 Assignments: Field Test Variables/ Develop Questionnaire & Research Methods, Log for Week 6 on 6.1 |
| 5.3-5 | Field Research |
| 6.1 |
Sampling Methods & Informants
Readings: B 6-8; PP 7 Introduce SPSS Assignments: Survey Instruments, Sampling Procedures & Methods for 6.3 |
| 6.2 | Field Research |
| 6.3 | Turn in Survey, Methods and Sampling Procedures |
| 6.4 | Field Research |
| 6.5 |
Data Management & Codebooks
Theoretical Models and Analyses Readings: B17-21, PP11 Assignment: Develop Codebooks, Data Matrix and Proposed Analysis for 7.5 |
| 7.2-4 | Field Work |
| 7.5 | Turn in Codebooks, Data Matrix; Present Hypotheses & Proposed Analyses |
| 8.1 | Field Work |
| 8.2-3 | Individual Meetings, Data Input & Analyses by Appointment |
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8.4 4-7 p.m. |
Project Reports Presentation and Discussion |