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What is the foundation for the grounded theory method of qualitative research?
 
  a. Philosophy
  b. Spirituality
  c. Cultural anthropology
  d. Social science

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Why is the literature review often limited in a study using grounded theory methods?
 
  a. Research using grounded theory methods is sparse.
  b. Grounded theory is more sensitive to cultural values than to the researcher's values.
  c. Theories are expected to emerge directly from the data and not from previous research.
  d. Limiting the literature review ensures that the researcher's personal biases are bracketed.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Ethnographic studies emerged from cultural anthropology.
B Spirituality is not a source of research.
C Phenomenology stems from philosophy.
D Grounded theory was originally developed as a tool to study interactions in social settings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Grounded theory studies are not sparse.
B Grounded theory does not focus specifically on cultural values.
C Grounded theory emerges from the data and reflects the contextual values that are integral to the social processes being studied.
D Limiting the literature review is not necessary for a researcher to bracket preconceived notions of a phenomenon.



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