the paper focuses on describing the stages of a grounded theory study as indicated below.
II. Stages of a Grounded Theory Study
1. Preparation
2. Data Collection
1. Theoretical sampling
3. Data Analysis: Constant Comparative Analysis
1. Substantive Coding
♣ Open Coding
♣ Selective Coding
2. Theoretical Coding
4. Memoing
5. Sorting & Theoretical Outline
1. Integrating the Literature
6. Writing up the theory
III. Criteria by which a grounded theory study is evaluated
IV. Conclusion
A Methods Paper on Classical Grounded Theory
the paper focuses on describing the stages of a grounded theory study as indicated below.
II. Stages of a Grounded Theory Study
1. Preparation
2. Data Collection
1. Theoretical sampling
3. Data Analysis: Constant Comparative Analysis
1. Substantive Coding
♣ Open Coding
♣ Selective Coding
2. Theoretical Coding
4. Memoing
5. Sorting & Theoretical Outline
1. Integrating the Literature
6. Writing up the theory
III. Criteria by which a grounded theory study is evaluated
IV. Conclusion