Author Question: Which of the following is true about grounded theory research? a. A portion of the technique came ... (Read 41 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is true about grounded theory research?

a. A portion of the technique came from the discipline of philosophy.
b. It is most like ethnographic research.
c. There is an attempt to discover the true meaning of symbols and objects.
d. This type of research has its roots in the data from which it was derived.

Question 2

Which type of qualitative research is the most controversial?

a. Ethnographic research
b. Grounded theory research
c. Historical research
d. Phenomenological research

katieost · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This type of research has its roots in the data from which it was derived. Phenomena based in reality are investigated to find connections between variables and create middle-range theories.
Grounded theory comes from the discipline of sociology.
It is most like phenomenological research.
Grounded theory is based upon symbolic interactionalism, in which a person's self-image in a particular role is based on the perception that person has of what others think of her or him in that role.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Grounded theory comes from sociology, ethnographic research comes out of the discipline of anthropology, and historical research examines events of the past. Because each of these has more tradition than phenomenological research, it is the most controversial of the four approaches.
Ethnographers observe and document interactions within a culture. Grounded theory comes from sociology, ethnographic research comes out of the discipline of anthropology, and historical research examines events of the past. Because each of these has more tradition than phenomenological research, it is the most controversial of the four approaches.
Grounded theory develops theory directly from the research data. Grounded theory comes from sociology, ethnographic research comes out of the discipline of anthropology, and historical research examines events of the past. Because each of these has more tradition than phenomenological research, it is the most controversial of the four approaches.
Historical research examines events of the past. Grounded theory comes from sociology, ethnographic research comes out of the discipline of anthropology, and historical research examines events of the past. Because each of these has more tradition than phenomenological research, it is the most controversial of the four approaches.