2.2. Land Acquisition Issues

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is qualitative research?

   Hint

   Think about methods used to gather insights from people.

2. 2.

   Why is building community trust important in research?

   Hint

   Consider why people might hold back information when approached.

3. 3.

   What is a major benefit of qualitative research?

   • More statistical data
   • Deeper insights
   • Cheaper data collection

   Hint

   Consider what we can achieve through conversations.

4. 4.

   True or False: Indigenous knowledge is irrelevant to land acquisition discussions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how local communities view their land and resources.

5. 5.

   Propose a qualitative research design to study the impacts of coastal migration on rural communities. What methods would you choose and why?

   Hint

   Consider the types of interactions that would yield the richest data.

6. 6.

   Critically evaluate the effectiveness of using local religious leaders to facilitate community research. What are the pros and cons?

   Hint

   Balance trust-building with representation.