The purpose of grounded theory research is to: a. describe ...

[pepyto]

The purpose of grounded theory research is to:
 
  a. describe experiences as they are lived.
  b. examine events of the past.
  c. observe and document interactions within a culture.
  d. study phenomena that contribute to theory development.

Question 2

The purpose of phenomenological research is to:
 
  a. describe experiences as they are lived.
  b. examine events of the past.
  c. observe and document interactions within a culture.
  d. study phenomena that contribute to theory development.

[Sierray]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Grounded theory develops theory directly from the research data.
Phenomenological research attempts to capture the lived experience of study participants. Grounded theory develops theory directly from the research data.
Historical research examines events of the past. Grounded theory develops theory directly from the research data.
Ethnographers observe and document interactions within a culture. Grounded theory develops theory directly from the research data.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Phenomenological research attempts to capture the lived experience of study participants.
Historical research examines events of the past. Phenomenological research attempts to capture the lived experience of study participants.

[pepyto]

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[fatboyy09]

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