8. Research methods in anthropology: Fieldwork tradition in anthropology Distinction between technique, method and methodology Tools of data collection: observation, interview, schedules, questionnaire, Case study, genealogy, life-history, oral history, secondary sources of information, participatory methods. Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.

8. Research methods in anthropology:

1. Fieldwork tradition in anthropology
2. Distinction between technique, method and methodology
3. Tools of data collection: observation, interview, schedules, questionnaire, Case study, genealogy, life-history, oral history, secondary sources of information, participatory methods.
4. Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.
   

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* Field work tradition in Anthropology (10Marks 2014)

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* Field work tradition in Anthropology (15Marks 2011)

* Discuss the different fieldwork traditions in anthropological research. (L.Q – 1988)
* Fieldwork traditions in Anthropology (S.N – 1987,1985)

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* Discuss the relevance of Case Study method of data collection. (20marks 2013)

* Relative dating methods (12Marks 2012)

* What are the tools of data collection?
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(i) Systematic sampling. (ii) Stratified sampling. (iii) Multistage sampling.

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* Participatory Rapid Assessment (PRA) (S.N – 2004)

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