It is a part of an introductory course of Anthropology.

1. • Research Methods in Anthropology:
What to Research:
Research Model:
I) Identifying a problem & Selecting a
topic:
II) Defining the problem:
III) Reviewing the literature:
IV) Formulating the Hypothesis:
Hypothesis:
Statement to be tested.

2. V) Choosing the research method(design):
VI) Collecting the data:
Data: Facts/figures in processed form.
Types:
Primary & Secondary
Qualities:
Validity & Reliability
VII) Analyzing the data
VIII) Sharing data(results)
(Presentation and Citation Method in APA style)

3. Research Methods(Design):
Seven Methods or designs:
I) Surveys:
a) Questionnaires:
Types of Questions:
i) Neutral
ii) Unbiased
iii) Open ended
iv) Close ended
b) Interviews:
i) Direct
ii) Indirect

4. Sampling Method:
Selecting a sample:
Universe
Population
Sample
Respondent
Types of Sample:
i)Random Sample
ii) Stratified random sample

5. II) Participant Observation(Fieldwork)
in Anthropology:
1) Ethnographic Methods:
a) Ethnographic fieldwork
b) Ethnohistory
Fieldwork as a Rite of Passage:
(Participation of fieldwork in daily routine of ethnic group
and not to interfere in their way of life)
Problems and issues in Research
Ethics in field research
2) Comparative Methods:
a) Cross-Cultural Comparisons
b) Controlled Comparisons

7. II) Participant Observation(Fieldwork):
Steps:
a) Mind mapping:
b) Diagrams and flow charts:
c) Taking notes
d) Evaluating information:
e) Summarizing information:
Research tools of Cultural Anthropologists:
a) Finding informant
b) Interview
c) Counting articles, people, etc
d) Photography
e) Mapping
f) Learning cultures

8. III) Case Study:
IV) Secondary analysis:
V) Experiment: (Bobo doll)
VI) Analysis of Documents:
VII) Unobtrusive Measures: