METHODS OF RESEARCH
PRACTICAL RESEARCH
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Theories should be tested by rigorous scientific experiments
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Theoretical ideas and concepts should emerge from the data
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As a social researcher, it is important to keep your feet on the ground
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Theories should be grounded in political values and biases
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Detailed explanation-1: -A study based on grounded theory is likely to begin with a question, or even just with the collection of qualitative data. As researchers review the data collected, ideas or concepts become apparent to the researchers. These ideas/concepts are said to “emerge” from the data.
Detailed explanation-2: -Grounded theory (GT) is a structured, yet flexible methodology. This methodology is appropriate when little is known about a phenomenon; the aim being to produce or construct an explanatory theory that uncovers a process inherent to the substantive area of inquiry.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is meant by the term “grounded theory"? a) Theories should be tested by rigorous scientific experiments. b) As a social researcher, it is important to keep your feet on the ground. c) Theories should be grounded in political values and biases. d) Theoretical ideas and concepts should emerge from the data.