Qualitative research methodology: phenomenology

There are two qualitative and quantitative research paradigms in the methodological debates. Phenomenological approach is one of the most important methods in the qualitative researches. ‎Depending on researcher’s view on study phenomenon, this approach is divided into two main ‎methods of descriptive and interpretive. Despite the many similarities between the two methods, ‎there are differences that understanding them helps the researcher on proper choice of the two ‎phenomenology methods for different areas.‎ Therefore, this article tries while passing on the philosophical origins of phenomenology clarifies ‎applied features of both descriptive and interpretive approach.‎