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A clash of methodology and ethics in "undercover" social science

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The criticism on methodological and ethical grounds, the undercover or 'covert' approach to fieldwork continues to be a useful technique in certain settings, however, questions remain about the credibility of the published findings from such work. It is found that an attempt by researchers to prove their study as beneficial to greater peer investigation can place subjects at risk of unwanted notoriety or even danger.

United States, Evaluation

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Interpretive social science and the "native's point of view": a close look

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The interpretive approach to anthropological research has gained increased popularity since the 1970s. The interpretive approach advocates the study of human beings based on humanities rather than social science concepts. It is argued that the interpretive approach gained support due to a loss of faith in conventional social scientific approaches which involve emulating the methods and techniques of natural sciences.

Analysis, Anthropological research

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Research ethics and the interpretive stance in fieldwork

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T. Jones has charged "interpretive social science" with violation of ethical principles, but the issue is complex. Topics discussed include the interpretivist as trickster, rhetorical responsibility, and the morality of arbitrariness.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Criticism and interpretation, Geertz, Clifford

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