Qualitative Grounded Theory Design

In all parts of quantitative research.

You use this theory when you need a broad theory or Explanation of a theory process.

You use this theory when you have come to a conclusion and your don't know what you found.

When its easier to guess at things.

It creates theories from observation, not creating theory first, and then testing it.

It combines independent variables and dependent variables.

It tests a hypothesis in research only, and does not need observations.

Systematic

Conclusion

Emerging

Infinite

Constructivist

A sequence of actions and interactions among people, and events pertaining to a topic.

A sampling of data found in research papers related to a single topic.

Constant Comparative Data Analysis.

Theoretical Sampling

A Core Category.

Memo's.

Constant Comparative Data Analysis.

Theoretical Sampling.

Theory Generation

The first theory that is used.

One of many theories.

The basis for writing the theory.

A Disney movie.

True

False

Sticky notes.

Notes about the research.

Pictures.

Candy.

True

False