Which of the following are key principles that guide the selection of a sample for a phenomenological study? Select all that apply
A) The participant must be able to articulate what it was like to have lived the experience.
B) The participant must have considerable knowledge of the phenomenon being studied.
C) The participant must be someone who is closely associated with someone who has experienced the phenomenon.
D) The participant must have experienced the phenomenon being studied.
A, D
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Two principles guide the selection of a sample for a phenomenological study: (1) all participants must have experienced the phenomenon and (2) they must be able to articulate what it is like to have lived that experience. Having considerable knowledge of the phenomenon and close association with someone who has experienced the phenomenon are not key criteria.
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