grounded theory

Question 1

who devised grounded theory

Answer 1

Glaser and Strauss 1960s

Question 2

inductive method for grounded theory

Answer 2

research is conducted to gather info about something and theory emerges gradually from data as it is gathered and analysed

Question 3

nathaniel 2007

Answer 3

1. gathered info from nurses
2. codes and categories were drawn from data
3. researchers code everything in the same way until patterns are seen
4. as more patterns are discovered the codes become more specific
5. researchers memo their work adding comments to try and develop an idea of what research is
6. this helps identify links between different concepts that are emerging
7. once a clear theoretical concept has emerged researchers will conduct more research around that theory

Question 4

Evaluate grounded theory

Answer 4

evidence integrated into a theory so increased validity

• long time
• researchers biased if based off subjective opinion and not actually grounded
• by selectively sampling data researchers are forcing data to support this theory and may unintentionally miss crucial evidence
• reliability issue as same person may come to a different conclusion