Grounded theory research method
Download as PPTX, PDF6 likes6,008 views
Grounded Theory is a qualitative research method that aims to generate an explanatory theory of a process or interaction grounded in views from many participants. It involves systematically collecting and analyzing qualitative data to develop concepts and identify relationships between concepts. The resulting theory should fit the data, be understandable, be generally applicable beyond the original research context, and allow prediction and control of the phenomenon under study. Data collection may involve interviews, observations, or records, and analysis proceeds through open, axial, and selective coding to develop a logic diagram of categories and their relationships.
Grounded theory research method
- 2. is a qualitative research design in which the inquirer generates a general explanation of a process, action or interaction shaped by the viewsby a largenumberofparticipants. Grounded Theory
- 3. Characteristics of a Grounded Theory FIT(Does the theory corresponds to real-worlddata?) UNDERSTANDING(Is the theory clearand understandable?) GENERALITY(Is the theory abstract enough to move beyondthespecificsin the originalresearch study?) CONTROL(Canthe theory beappliedto produce real-world results?)
- 4. Approaches SYSTEMATIC APPROACH, seeks to systematically develop a theory that explain process, action or interaction on a topic. CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH, advocates for a social constructivist perspective that includes emphasizing diverse local worlds, multiple realities, and the complexities of particular worlds,viewsandactions.
- 5. Nature of Data 1. Data should be best suited to formulate new theory when a theory is notavailable to explain a process. 2. Detailed questionsthatmayhelpto describe the dataneeded: a. Whatwas central to theprocess? b. Whatinfluenced or causedthisphenomenon tooccur? c. Whatstrategies were employed duringthe process? d. Whateffect occurred?
- 6. Data Collection Procedures Data may be collected by interview, observation, records, ora combinationof this. Data collection usually results in large amounts of hand- written notes, typed interview transcripts, or video/audio taped conversations that contain multiple pieces of data to be sorted and analyzed. This process is initiated by coding and categorizing thedata.
- 7. Method of Analysis 1. Open Coding: data are deconstructed into the simplest form possible,examinedfor commonalitiesandsortedintocategories. 2. Axial Coding: data are reassembled based on logical connections between categories. 3. Selective Coding: the “core” category is determined and the relationships between it and secondary categories are posited. Core andsecondary category relationshipare later validated.
- 8. CodingParadigm or LogicDiagram Central Phenomenon CasualConditions InterveningConditions Consequences