Author(s)

Yiqing Lin

Corresponding Author

Yiqing Lin

Abstract

It is important for people to understand the philosophical grounding of the two paradigms as these assumptions highlight the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches. Therefore, there are three sections in this paper. In the first section, the philosophical assumptions which underpin the methodology and methods will be introduced and the relationships between them will be explained. Secondly, an alternative way will be highlighted to improve upon the original methods provided in the article. Finally, the ethical problems and challenges will be listed; and the suggestions regarding such ethical issues provided.

Keywords

Ontology and Epistemology; Phenomenological; Ethical issues.