1. What mode of ethnographic fieldwork do anthropologists frequently draw on in order to study cultural processes that traverse different geographic regions? a. participant observation b. multi-sited research c. positivist research d. reflexive research

The answer is **b. multi-sited research**.<br /><br />Multi-sited research allows anthropologists to follow cultural processes, people, objects, metaphors, stories, or conflicts across different locations. This is in contrast to traditional anthropological fieldwork, which typically focused on a single, geographically bounded community. Since many cultural phenomena are not contained within a single location, multi-sited research is often necessary to understand them.<br /><br />Here's why the other options are incorrect:<br /><br />* **a. participant observation:** While participant observation is a crucial *method* used within ethnographic fieldwork (including multi-sited research), it's not a *mode of fieldwork* itself that specifically addresses traversing geographic regions. Participant observation can be done in a single location or across multiple locations.<br />* **c. positivist research:** Positivism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes empirical observation and scientific objectivity. While some anthropologists may incorporate positivist principles, it's not a mode of fieldwork specifically designed for studying cross-regional cultural processes. Furthermore, anthropology has largely moved away from strictly positivist approaches.<br />* **d. reflexive research:** Reflexivity is a critical self-examination of the researcher's own role, biases, and assumptions in the research process. While important in all ethnographic research, it's not a mode of fieldwork designed specifically for multi-site studies.<br />