Doing Classic Grounded Theory with Quantitative Data
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Generally, when researchers think of one type of data associated with classic grounded theory, most probably qualitative data that comes to mind. While a researcher may, indeed, use qualitative data with classic grounded theory, there is a possible misapprehension that exists whereby that is the only type of data permitted. With classic grounded theory, qualitative and quantitative data may be used with equally successful results. In this paper, the author will offer a detailed discussion, using some fake sample data, to show how quantitative information may be used with a classic grounded theory design. Though a multivariate theory will not be presented here, such a goal is understood and quite possible with the data.
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