The examples of field research include those that are made by collecting information and data directly at the place of study. It is done to learn more about the characteristics of a specific place or population.
In addition, this strategy will allow the researcher to delve more deeply into the reality of the problem and generate or propose possible solutions.
For field research to be carried out smoothly, it is necessary to apply data collection techniques in an appropriate manner, such as interviewing, observation and surveys.
The latter will allow the researcher to obtain more information and be able to pose the resolution of the problem in a specific way.
The 10 main examples of field research
1- Observation of the behavior of animals in their natural habitat
In this research the central study is based on the codes of behavior that animals have when they are in their natural habitat.
The constant and detailed observation will be able to give answers to the questions that have arisen. In turn, with these answers you can determine what exactly influences the behavior of them.
2- Weather observation
In this type of study the information is collected observing the behavior and changes that climate and other meteorological factors have in a certain area.
The idea is to specify upcoming climate behaviors. This will help make the right decisions in the face of any weather variation.
3- Observation of the growth of plants in different environments
The observation of the growth of the plants is a field investigation that is carried out in order to determine the behavior of the plants and how the change of habitat influences the growth of the same.
4- Observation of bears
In this field research, a zoologist studies a group of bears that have always lived in captivity, together with bears that have been in their natural habitat all their lives.
With the data you can compare effects or consequences of captivity.
5- Study of the general culture of a tribe
This type of studies is done by doing a field research, since the anthropologist must go into the tribe to know the language, rituals they practice, rules and other characteristic elements.
It is necessary to coexist with the population, in order to thoroughly analyze all the characteristics and proceed to determine the conclusions.
6- Study and search of Egyptian archeology
Archaeologists go into the Egyptian lands with the purpose of obtaining objects from past centuries that can generate conclusions about ancient Egypt.
7- Observation of the behavior of human beings
For the investigation of the behavior of human beings, the researcher must observe the human population, extracting the data that the selected population shows, and then generate answers to the problem posed.
8- Observation of the behavior of an object without intervention of humans
In this case, the researcher observes an object in a natural way, such as iron.
The researcher is observing how this mineral acts without human intervention in its transformation process.
9- Resolution of a crime
In this example the investigators are part of the police forces. These are responsible for analyzing the event occurred collecting evidence and conducting interviews, then give more specific and detailed information of the event.
10- Observation of how inflation influences prices
In this case, the researcher analyzes how often the prices of the products are rising.
In addition, observe the behavior of the purchase and production in order to determine what is the influencing factor and thus be able to generate a conclusion.
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