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Discussion Post
Question I
For this discussion, you will practice planning for a phenomenological study based on a shared experience among members of the class. There are two tasks to complete.
Task A: Post a one paragraph response in which you share a time when you experienced significant joy. Be sure to address what the circumstances were that brought you joy, how you felt when experiencing the situation, and how you responded to the situation.
Task B: Read the postings of your classmates. Select one of the phenomenological designs (descriptive/transcendental or interpretive, or hermeneutic). Using the selected design as a framework, share what you hope to learn from the descriptions posted by your classmates. Discuss the steps you will take to analyze the data. Explain the strengths and limitations of the type of analysis selected.
Question II
Assessment Description
Identify a topic of personal interest that could benefit from further research using a phenomenological design. This could be your intended dissertation topic, or you may choose another for convenience for this discussion. Provide the following information about the potential study:
A. The research purpose of the potential study. ("The purpose of this phenomenological research is to...")
B. A research question to inform the study.
What are the most common ways to analyze phenomenological data to answer the research question? What do you believe are the most significant strengths and weaknesses of conducting phenomenological research? Explain.