CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

Based upon their reading of Chapter 12, students should be able to:

1. discuss the principal differences between qualitative and quantitative research.
2. understand the distinction between "complete participant" and "complete observer."
3. explain the qualitative research method of ethnography.
4. understand and list the steps involved in the practice of field research.
5. explain the theory of field research.
6. understand and discuss the ethical and political issues of fieldwork.