Ways of establishing an ethnographer's ________ include discussing length of fieldwork, language skills, and the nature of his or her relationships with research subjects.

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The blank requires a term that encompasses an ethnographer's credibility and expertise in conducting research within a particular cultural or social setting. This is most closely aligned with the concept of authority, which is built through factors such as length of fieldwork, language skills, and relationship with research subjects. Option A (reflections) and Option E (orientation) are too vague and do not capture the authority or credibility of the ethnographer. Option B (loyalties) is too narrow and implies a bias or allegiance that may not be relevant to the research. Option C (framework) is not a characteristic specific to the ethnographer, but rather a tool or approach used in the research process.

Ways of Establishing an Ethnographer's ________ Include Discussing Length of Fieldwork