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Phenomenology is concerned with the study of experience from the perspective of the individual by _____________.
Which research methods are commonly used in the phenomenological approach?
What is the purpose of the phenomenological approach?
What is the epistemological basis of phenomenological approaches?
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What does the phenomenological approach aim to illuminate?
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Which type of research is able to identify issues that illustrate discrepancies and system failures in individual cases?
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What is an important distinction to make in phenomenological research regarding the extent of factors in relation to the population?
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Which type of research increases the strength of inference when factors start to recur with more than one participant?
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Which type of research requires a small sample of participants in order to make positive inferences?
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Which type of research can be applied to single cases or to serendipitous or deliberately selected samples?
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Study Notes
Phenomenological Approach
- Concerned with the study of experience from the perspective of the individual
- Commonly uses research methods such as interviews, focus groups, and observations to gather data
Purpose and Epistemological Basis
- Aims to illuminate the lived experience, gaining a deeper understanding of individual experiences and perceptions
- Epistemological basis: subjective experience, emphasizing the importance of personal perspectives and meanings
Identifying Issues and Research Strength
- Able to identify issues that illustrate discrepancies and system failures in individual cases
- Increases the strength of inference when factors start to recur with more than one participant
Sample Size and Applicability
- Requires a small sample of participants to make positive inferences
- Can be applied to single cases or to serendipitous or deliberately selected samples
- Important to distinguish between the extent of factors in relation to the population
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Test your understanding of the phenomenological approach with this quiz. Explore the methods used to gather deep information and perceptions through qualitative techniques like interviews and participant observation. Gain insight into representing experiences from the perspective of the actors involved.
