Final answer:
The Sami people live in the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia, an area known as Sápmi. They are known for practices such as reindeer herding and are closely connected to the Arctic environment.
Step-by-step explanation:
To explore participant observation, we saw a video clip in class about the Sami people. Where do they live? The Sami people principally reside in the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. This area is commonly referred to as Sápmi.
The Sami have traditionally been engaged in reindeer herding, fishing, fur trapping, and sheep herding. Their culture and livelihoods are closely tied to the Arctic environment in which they live. Participant observation as a research method involves researchers immersing themselves into a cultural context to observe and engage with the community while taking systematic notes on their experiences and observations. This immersive method allows for a deeper understanding of the community's social dynamics, practices and daily life, which is exemplified by the ethnographic studies of Indigenous peoples such as the Inuit, First Nations and the Sami.