Question

A researcher designs a study where participants are randomly assigned to one of two conditions. Each participant is then measured under two different circumstances. This is an example of a(n) _____ design.

Answer 1

Answer:

A researcher designs a study where participants are randomly assigned to one of two conditions. Each participant is then measured under two different circumstances. This is an example of a Phenomenological design.

Explanation:

These designs focus on the subjective individual experiences of the participants. They answer the question: What is the meaning, structure and essence of an experience lived by a person, group or community regarding a phenomenon? The center of inquiry of these designs lies in the experience of the participant.

It is based on the following premises:

• It is intended to describe and understand the phenomena from the point of view of each participant and from the perspective constructed collectively.
• It is based on the analysis of speeches and specific topics, as well as the search for their possible meanings.
• The researcher relies on intuition and imagination to gain apprehension of the participants' experience.
• The researcher contextualizes the experiences in terms of their temporality, space, corporality, and the relational context.
• Interviews, focus groups, collection of documents and materials and life stories are aimed at finding topics about everyday and exceptional experiences.