Qual - Grounded theory Flashcards
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Grounded theory =
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theory that is derived from data systematically gathered and analysed through the research process
- simultaneous data collection and analysis
- an inductive approach
- constant comparison
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3 tools in grounded theory
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Theoretical sampling
Theoretical saturation
Constant comparison
3
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3 approaches to coding
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open coding
axial coding
selective coding
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open coding
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process of breaking down, examining, comparing and categorising
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axial coding
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putting data back together through making connections between categoires
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Selective coding
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storyline that frames your account selecting the core categories
7
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3 stages to coding
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initial coding = naming
focused coding = most frequent and significant codes
theoretical coding
8
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Criticism of grounded theory
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- practical issues - labour and time intensive
- creates concepts rather than theories
- objectivist vs constructivist approach
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Grounded theory uses
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Denaturalised transcription
