2. Research Methods

Ethnographic Methods — Quiz

Test your understanding of ethnographic methods with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What sampling method focuses on capturing specific events (e.g., usability errors) as they occur, rather than continuous observation?

Question 2

Two researchers independently code 40 video segments and agree on 36 segment classifications. What is their inter-rater percent agreement?

Question 3

During a two-week diary study, several participants submit incomplete entries. Which strategy best improves data completeness in subsequent weeks?

Question 4

Which cultural-probe artifact asks participants to sketch their daily routes and significant places, revealing personal spatial perceptions?

Question 5

In a time sampling approach, a researcher observes participants for 10 minutes at the start of every hour during an 8-hour day. What percentage of total time is observed?