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dollx

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The grounded theory method is concerned with:
 
  a. developing theories and hypotheses.
  b. establishing an emic perspective of research.
  c. providing validity checks for constructs.
  d. testing theories and hypotheses.

Question 2

Which of the following methods would be most reasonable to use if a researcher is interested in finding out what it is like to live with a person who has a terminal illness?
 
  a. Experimental methods
  b. Forced-choice questionnaires
  c. Phenomenological approach
  d. Structured interviews



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Theory developed from grounded theory research is grounded in the data from which it was derived.
An emic perception of research is part of an ethnographic perspective. Theory developed from grounded theory research is grounded in the data from which it was derived.
Validity checks for constructs are not the concern of grounded theory research. Theory developed from grounded theory research is grounded in the data from which it was derived.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Phenomenology attempts to capture experiences as they are lived.
Experimental methods would not tend to answer this research question. Phenomenology attempts to capture experiences as they are lived.
Although some information might be obtained, forced-choice answers would not allow participants to tell their story and express what it is really like to live with a terminal illness. Phenomenology attempts to capture experiences as they are lived.
Structured interviews may provide some useful information, but would not allow participants to fully express their opinions of what it is like to live with a terminal illness. Phenomenology attempts to capture experiences as they are lived.



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