Phenomenology in Human Sciences
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What is the primary focus of phenomenology in research?

  • Identifying the most common manifestations of a phenomenon
  • Comparing the effects of a phenomenon on different populations
  • Examining the meaning and experience attached to a phenomenon (correct)
  • Uncovering the underlying causes of a phenomenon
  • Which research paradigm is closely associated with phenomenology?

  • Positivist
  • Post-positivist
  • Interpretivist/constructivist (correct)
  • Pragmatist
  • In phenomenological research, what is the purpose of using interviews and focus groups?

  • To compare the experiences of different groups
  • To identify the causes of a phenomenon
  • To collect quantitative data on a phenomenon
  • To explore and understand the lived experiences of participants (correct)
  • What type of sampling is typically used in phenomenological research?

    <p>Purposive sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical size of a sample in phenomenological research?

    <p>6-8 participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using artefacts in phenomenological research?

    <p>To consider the experiences of participants in a more comprehensive way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do researchers in phenomenology approach the study of a phenomenon?

    <p>By exploring the subjective experiences and meanings attached to the phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of data analysis in phenomenological research?

    <p>To identify patterns and themes in the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the researcher in phenomenological research?

    <p>To interpret the data and identify patterns and themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using a small, focused sample in phenomenological research?

    <p>It enables the researcher to explore the phenomenon in-depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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