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What is the difference between etic and emic

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Answer:

Etic: Cross-cultural study

Emic: Study of only one culture

Step-by-step explanation:

Specifically, 'etic' refers to research that studies cross-cultural differences, whereas 'emic' refers to research that fully studies one culture with no (or only a secondary) cross-cultural focus.

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