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=Grounded Theory Research (Research Methods) (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

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"**Grounded theory** (GT) is a systematic [|qualitative research] methodology in the [|social sciences] emphasizing generation of theory from data in the process of conducting research.

"It is a research method that operates almost in a reverse fashion from traditional research and at first may appear to be in contradiction of the [|scientific method]. Rather than beginning by researching and developing a hypothesis, the first step is data collection, through a variety of methods. From the data collected, the key points are marked with a series of **codes**, which are extracted from the text. The codes are grouped into similar **concepts** in order to make them more workable. From these concepts, **categories** are formed, which are the basis for the creation of a **theory**, or a reverse engineered [|hypothesis]. This contradicts the traditional model of research, where the researcher chooses a [|theoretical framework], and only then applies this model to the studied phenomenon." - [|Wikipedia]


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 * ** Appropriate uses of the method, including examples: **
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 * ** Strengths, limitations and problems associated with use of the method: **
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Interesting links including
 * [|Grounded Practical Theory]
 * [|Phronetic social science]

Four soruces listed. The pivotal parpers"


 * Sources**
 * EMSE 8000, Spring 2011
 * Grounded theory. (2011, January 26). In //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. Retrieved 15:05, January 29, 2011, from []

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