Grounded Theory Research
Covers intellectual traditions behind grounded theory and second-generation variations, with active participation in a field-research project involving data collection and analysis.
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What you’ll be able to do
Describe the conceptual underpinning of grounded theory.
Identify the cannon and procedures for conducting a grounded theory study.
Participate in data collection and analysis using grounded theory methodology.
Describe approach and methods for publishing qualitative research.
Describe various 2nd generation grounded theory approaches.
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A comprehensive understanding of the intellectual traditions that informed the development of grounded theory, variations of grounded theory (second generation), and to provide an opportunity for active participation in grounded theory research. Requires hands-on participation in a field-research project of the student's choice, engaging in data-collection and analysis, and in-depth readings in symbolic interaction and grounded theory method.
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- Intellectual traditions and second-generation variations of grounded theory
- Symbolic interaction and grounded theory method
- Approaches and methods for publishing qualitative research
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- Data collection and analysis using grounded theory methodology
- Conducting a grounded theory study
- Publishing qualitative research
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