field study
[/fiːld ˈstʌdi/]
nounpl: field studies
estudo de campo
1. A method of research or investigation conducted in a natural environment rather than in a laboratory or classroom, where researchers collect data through observation, interviews, and direct interaction with subjects
The anthropology students conducted a field study in the Amazon rainforest to observe indigenous communities.
Os estudantes de antropologia realizaram um estudo de campo na floresta amazônica para observar comunidades indígenas.
2. An educational excursion where students leave the classroom to learn directly from real-world environments and practical applications
The biology class went on a field study to the local wetlands to collect water samples.
A turma de biologia fez um estudo de campo aos pântanos locais para coletar amostras de água.
3. Systematic observation and data collection in a subject's natural setting for research purposes
Her doctoral thesis was based on extensive field studies conducted over three years.
Sua tese de doutorado foi baseada em extensos estudos de campo realizados ao longo de três anos.
Field studies are highly valued in Brazilian and American academic traditions, particularly in social sciences, anthropology, biology, and environmental studies. In Brazil, field research often involves studying indigenous communities, environmental conservation, and urban social phenomena. The term is used formally in academic settings and is a common requirement in university curricula across both countries.
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