BRM MIDTERM EXAM
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1. Grounded Theo- Intent is to move beyond description and to generate or discover a theory. Partici-
ry Research pants in the study would all have experienced the same process, and development
of theory might help explain practice or provide a framework for further research.
2. GTR Key Idea Theory development does not come off-the-shelf but rather is generated or
'grounded' in data from participants who have experienced the process.
3. Charmaz (2006) Advocated for a 'constructivist grounded theory'.
4. Types of GTR 1. Systematic procedures.
2. Constructivist approach.
5. Systematic/Ana- - Investigator seeks to systematically develop theory that explains process, action,
lytical or interaction on a topic.
Procedures - 20-30 interviews based on several visits "to the field" to collect data to saturate
(Strauss and the categories (i.e. unit of information composed of events, happenings, and
Corbin, 1990; instances).
1998) - Zigzag process of data collection.
- Theoretical sampling.
- Constant comparative method of data analysis (i.e. taking information from data
collection and comparing it to emerging categories).
6. Open Coding Coding data for its major categories of information.
7. Axial Coding Researcher identifies one open coding category to focus on; 'core' phenomenon.
Types of categories are identified around this core phenomenon:
- Causal conditions: What factors caused the core phenomenon?
- Strategies: Actions taken in response to the core phenomenon.
- Contextual and Intervening Conditions: Broad and specific situation factors that
influence the strategies.
- Consequences: Outcomes from using the strategies.
8. Selective Coding
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Researcher takes model and develops propositions (hypothesis) that interrelate
the categories in the model or assembles a story that describes the interrela-
tionship of categories in the model. Theory developed by the researcher can
assume several forms: Narrative statement, visual picture, and a series of hypothe-
ses/propositions.
9. Conditional Ma- Coding device to help the researcher make connections between the macro and
trix micro conditions influencing the phenomenon. Set of expanding concentric circles
with labels that build outward from individual, groups and organization to the
community, region, nation, and global world.
10. Constructivist Social constructivist perspective that includes emphasizing diverse local worlds,
Grounded multiple realities, and complexities of particular worlds, views, and actions.
Theory - Interpretive approach with flexible guidelines.
(Charmaz, 2005; - Focus on theory developed that depends on researcher's view.
2006) - Learning about experiences within embedded, hidden networks, situations, and
relationships.
- Making visible hierarchies of power, communication, and opportunity.
- More emphasis on views, beliefs, feelings, assumptions, and ideologies of indi-
viduals than on methods of research.
- Complex terms or jargon, diagrams, conceptual maps and systematic approaches
distract from grounded theory and represent an attempt to gain power in their
use.
- Grounded theory procedure does not minimize the role of the researcher in the
process.
11. Procedures for 1. Is GTR suited for research problem?
Conducting GTR 2. Research questions focus on understanding how individuals experience the
process and identify the steps in the process. After this, researcher returns to the
participant to ask more detailed questions.
3. Analysis of the data; open coding.
4. Axial coding; data is assembled in new ways.
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1. Grounded Theo- Intent is to move beyond description and to generate or discover a theory. Partici-
ry Research pants in the study would all have experienced the same process, and development
of theory might help explain practice or provide a framework for further research.
2. GTR Key Idea Theory development does not come off-the-shelf but rather is generated or
'grounded' in data from participants who have experienced the process.
3. Charmaz (2006) Advocated for a 'constructivist grounded theory'.
4. Types of GTR 1. Systematic procedures.
2. Constructivist approach.
5. Systematic/Ana- - Investigator seeks to systematically develop theory that explains process, action,
lytical or interaction on a topic.
Procedures - 20-30 interviews based on several visits "to the field" to collect data to saturate
(Strauss and the categories (i.e. unit of information composed of events, happenings, and
Corbin, 1990; instances).
1998) - Zigzag process of data collection.
- Theoretical sampling.
- Constant comparative method of data analysis (i.e. taking information from data
collection and comparing it to emerging categories).
6. Open Coding Coding data for its major categories of information.
7. Axial Coding Researcher identifies one open coding category to focus on; 'core' phenomenon.
Types of categories are identified around this core phenomenon:
- Causal conditions: What factors caused the core phenomenon?
- Strategies: Actions taken in response to the core phenomenon.
- Contextual and Intervening Conditions: Broad and specific situation factors that
influence the strategies.
- Consequences: Outcomes from using the strategies.
8. Selective Coding
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Researcher takes model and develops propositions (hypothesis) that interrelate
the categories in the model or assembles a story that describes the interrela-
tionship of categories in the model. Theory developed by the researcher can
assume several forms: Narrative statement, visual picture, and a series of hypothe-
ses/propositions.
9. Conditional Ma- Coding device to help the researcher make connections between the macro and
trix micro conditions influencing the phenomenon. Set of expanding concentric circles
with labels that build outward from individual, groups and organization to the
community, region, nation, and global world.
10. Constructivist Social constructivist perspective that includes emphasizing diverse local worlds,
Grounded multiple realities, and complexities of particular worlds, views, and actions.
Theory - Interpretive approach with flexible guidelines.
(Charmaz, 2005; - Focus on theory developed that depends on researcher's view.
2006) - Learning about experiences within embedded, hidden networks, situations, and
relationships.
- Making visible hierarchies of power, communication, and opportunity.
- More emphasis on views, beliefs, feelings, assumptions, and ideologies of indi-
viduals than on methods of research.
- Complex terms or jargon, diagrams, conceptual maps and systematic approaches
distract from grounded theory and represent an attempt to gain power in their
use.
- Grounded theory procedure does not minimize the role of the researcher in the
process.
11. Procedures for 1. Is GTR suited for research problem?
Conducting GTR 2. Research questions focus on understanding how individuals experience the
process and identify the steps in the process. After this, researcher returns to the
participant to ask more detailed questions.
3. Analysis of the data; open coding.
4. Axial coding; data is assembled in new ways.
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