fieldwork methodology
[/ˈfiːldwɜːrk ˌmeθəˈdɒlədʒi/]
nounpl: fieldwork methodologies
metodologia de trabalho de campo
1. A systematic set of procedures, techniques, and approaches used to conduct research, data collection, and observations in natural or real-world settings outside the laboratory or office
The anthropologist's fieldwork methodology involved participant observation and in-depth interviews with community members.
A metodologia de trabalho de campo do antropólogo envolveu observação participante e entrevistas em profundidade com membros da comunidade.
2. The structured framework and research design employed when gathering qualitative or quantitative data directly from the field
A rigorous fieldwork methodology ensures data reliability and validity in sociological studies.
Uma metodologia de trabalho de campo rigorosa garante confiabilidade e validade dos dados em estudos sociológicos.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, fieldwork methodology is highly valued in social sciences, anthropology, sociology, and environmental studies. Brazilian universities emphasize 'trabalho de campo' as essential for understanding social phenomena in diverse contexts. The term reflects the importance of empirical, ground-truth research in contrast to purely theoretical approaches.
Related Idioms & Phrases
getting your hands dirty in the field
boots on the ground research
real-world data collection
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