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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?

Purposive sampling (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

6-8 participants (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using artefacts in phenomenological research?

To consider the experiences of participants in a more comprehensive way (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

By exploring the subjective experiences and meanings attached to the phenomenon (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify patterns and themes in the data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the researcher in phenomenological research?

To interpret the data and identify patterns and themes (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It enables the researcher to explore the phenomenon in-depth (D) Signup and view all the answers

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