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magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In a qualitative study, the researcher becomes involved with the research process and must ensure that his or her own preconceived beliefs and opinions do not influence the data that is emerging from the study.

The way the researcher does this is by which of the following? A) Bracketing
B) Hermeneutics
C) Narrative analysis
D) Pentadic dramatism

Question 2

The qualitative method that uses an inductive approach using a systematic set of procedures to create a theory about social processes is known which of the following?

A) Phenomenology
B) Grounded Theory
C) Ethnography
D) Historical Method

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Bracketing refers to the process of identifying and holding in abeyance preconceived beliefs and opinions about the phenomenon under study. Researchers strive to bracket out presuppositions in an effort to confront their data in pure form. Narrative analysis focuses on story as the object of inquiry, to understand how individuals make sense of events in their lives. Burke's (1969) pentadic dramatism is one approach for narrative analysis. For Burke there are five key elements of a story: act, scene, agent, agency, and purpose. The term hermeneutics refers to the art and philosophy of interpreting the meaning of an object, such as a text or work of art.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Grounded theory tries to account for people's actions from the perspective of those involved. Grounded theory researchers seek to understand the actions by first discovering the main concern or problem, and then the behavior that is designed to resolve it. Social processes are the major focus of this research tradition.