RESEARCH METHODS

ETHNOGRAPHY
A method that involves
observing and
interacting with a
PHENOMENOLOGY group or culture to
understand their
A research approach
behaviors, beliefs, and
that explores
practices in their
individuals' subjective
natural setting.
experiences of a
particular phenomenon,
such as an event or
situation.

HISTORICAL
RESEARCH
A systematic and critical
investigation of past events,
people, and cultures, using
primary and secondary sources
to construct an interpretation of
historical events or a
comparison with modern times.

CASE STUDY

An in-depth
investigation of a single
individual, group,
organization, or event
to understand the
complexities of the GROUNDED
subject. THEORY