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Block 4 Unit 2 Grounded Theory

1. Describe the basic goals and perspectives of grounded theory?

Grounded theory aims to generate new theories or modify existing ones through systematic analysis of data from multiple sources. It prioritizes understanding similar cases to analyze causes of different outcomes, rather than focusing on variables.

2. Explain the steps of grounded theory?

Steps include data collection, coding (open, axial, selective), sorting, memo writing, and theory development.

3. How can you say that the grounded theory approach is one of the systematic way to generate a theory?

Grounded theory is systematic because it uses a structured approach to data collection and analysis, with specific techniques like coding and memo writing. It relies on empirical data for the development of theory.

4. What are the different types of coding?

Different types of coding include open coding, axial coding, and selective coding.

5. Describe the relevance and implications of the grounded theory?

Grounded theory is relevant in generating new theories, modifying existing ones, providing reliable interpretations and conclusions of theory which are based on empirical evidence. It is widely used in social and behavioural sciences.

Important Points

1. The ability to analyse and interpret variables is termed as coding.
2. The process of generation of theory which is based on collection of data from multiple sources is termed as grounded theory. Memos helps in formulating hypotheses based on conceptual ideas.
3. Grounded theories are a set of probability statements about the relationship between concepts.
4. Grounded theory approach is the only method of qualitative research which uses quantitative data also, as and when required.
5. The approach of grounded theory was developed by Glaser and Strauss.
6. The process of grounded theories is slower as the researcher has to do field-noting interviews.
7. Data is a fundamental property of the grounded theory
8. Memos are long notes that the researcher writes and prepares during his or her survey.
9. Sorting helps in putting all the data in proper order which leads to proper linkage of information and ideas.
10. Sorting may be said to be a crucial stage in the steps of generating theories through grounded theory approach.
11. Code notes acts as a guide to the ground theorists.
12. In Axial coding, the ground theorist selects one category to be the center or the major one.
13. The process of relating the categories or properties (that is the codes) to each other with the help of deductive and inductive thinking is also known as Coding.
14. Grounded theory is often used in formulation of Policies and program evaluation research.
15. The ground theorists prepare report on the basis of:
1. The information collected
2. The existing information
3. The unexplored information