This study is supposed to use phenomenological approach with key informants. I was advised to make my objectives specific and measurable (i.e., SMART). I was also told to conduct triangulation. Is this correct and proper?
Specific objectives, yes. Member check for triangulation, yes. However, I do not understand what they mean by making the objectives measurable. It will be a qualitative piece of research so you will not do 'measuring': one account will be just as valid as the other one.