field methods

[/fiːld ˈmeθədz/]
nounpl: field methods
métodos de campo
1. Research or investigative techniques and procedures conducted in natural or real-world environments rather than in laboratories or controlled settings
The anthropologist used field methods to study the cultural practices of the indigenous community.
A antropóloga usou métodos de campo para estudar as práticas culturais da comunidade indígena.
2. Systematic approaches to data collection, observation, and analysis performed outside of institutional facilities
Field methods in ecology involve direct observation and measurement of organisms in their natural habitats.
Os métodos de campo em ecologia envolvem observação direta e medição de organismos em seus habitats naturais.
3. Practical techniques and strategies employed by researchers conducting on-site investigations or surveys
The survey team employed standardized field methods to ensure consistency across all research locations.
A equipe de pesquisa empregou métodos de campo padronizados para garantir consistência em todos os locais de investigação.
Field methods are fundamental to academic research in Brazil and the USA, particularly in anthropology, sociology, environmental science, and epidemiology. Brazilian universities emphasize field research as part of rigorous scientific training. The term reflects a commitment to empirical, real-world investigation rather than purely theoretical approaches.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fieldwork techniqueson-site methodsempirical research methodsobservational techniquessurvey methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
laboratory methodstheoretical methodsdesk researchcomputational methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos de campo
Standard usage in academic and research contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos de campo / técnicas de campo
Both terms are commonly used in academic institutions and research centers
Rio de Janeiro
métodos de campo
Standard academic usage, especially in social and natural sciences
Portugal
métodos de campo / técnicas de terreno
Portuguese variant sometimes uses 'técnicas de terreno' as alternative

Related Words

fieldworkethnographyparticipant observationqualitative researchquantitative researchdata collectionfield researchsurvey research

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the field
ground-level research
boots-on-the-ground approach
getting your hands dirty
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