One strength of ethnography is tha______________?

Correct answer: A. it usually generates richer and more in-depth information than other methods

  • A. it usually generates richer and more in-depth information than other methods
  • B. the influence of specific variables can be controlled by the investigator
  • C. it is essential when a study is primarily historical or has a historical dimension
  • D. it can only be used to study relatively small groups or communities

Explanation

Ethnography uses close, usually prolonged observation and interaction, allowing researchers to obtain detailed, context-rich accounts of social life. Controlling variables is more characteristic of experiments, not ethnography.

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