I think that the most interesting research method listed in table 13.3 is the ethnography method. An ethnographer works under cover and does not get involved with his/her objects. In this method it is important not to impose one's ideas or opinions on the situations that are being studied. I like this method because I think it is the most accurate. I think it's important that we study things in a very non-invasive way.
If I were to study an aspect of deception I would ask the question: how do some groups and clubs deceive members into joining even if the membership is harmful to the joiner? To answer this question I would use the ethnography method and would go undercover to find out how things worked. I think that the results from an ethnographer's research would be very interesting and very insightful in this situation. I have read many books where the author uses this method to research a certain situation. I love finding out about their under cover discoveries because the participants in the study have no idea that they're being studied. The results are always pretty revealing when people are unaware that they'll be found out.
Hi Cgh!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I too agree that ethnography is the most interesting method. In my opinion, it's great when you can tell your own life story and have it used as part of research. I remember when I took my Comm101 and 156 class, ethnography was something that always stuck out at me mainly because I was able to use myself at the research object. I think its more accurate when you use life examples or personal examples because it shows that you understand the material. My comm140 class taught me that personal examples are the best! and that's how I won my debate this year!