Analysis and Classification of Knowledge About the Settlement of Ethnic Groups in Lanna
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The objectives of this research were to analyze and classify the knowledge groups of the settlements of ethnic groups in Lanna using qualitative research methods. The tools used to collect data included an analysis form for the settlement of ethnic groups in Lanna and information resources containing content related to the settlement of ethnic groups in Lanna, a total of 311 items from 17 information sources.
The research findings revealed that knowledge grouping of the settlements of ethnic groups in Lanna could be classified into 17 classes. After considering content redundancy, the groups remained in the 17 classes. To ensure the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and completeness of the knowledge groups about the settlement of ethnic groups in Lanna, they were rechecked by three experts in classification. Based on their evaluation of the knowledge grouping of settlements of ethnic groups in Lanna, it was capable of being used as a source of knowledge about the settlements of ethnic groups in Lanna and could be finalized into 17 main classes. The main classes included settlement, occupation, language, clothing, housing, family, beliefs, religion, way of life and traditions, religious rituals, medicine (12) food (13) governance, education, characteristics, music, and games. It was classified into 65 sub-classes, 75 divisions, 352 sub-divisions I, and 59 sub-divisions II.
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