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The Discovery Of Grounded Theory: Strategies For Qualitative Research
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Most Writing On Sociological Method Has Been Concerned With How Accurate Facts Can Be Obtained And How Theory Can Thereby Be More Rigorously Tested. In The Discovery Of Grounded Theory, Barney Glaser And Anselm Strauss Address The Equally Important Enterprise Of How The Discovery Of Theory From Datasystematically Obtained And Analyzed In Social Researchcan Be Furthered. The Discovery Of Theory From Datagrounded Theoryis A Major Task Confronting Sociology, For Such A Theory Fits Empirical Situations, And Is Understandable To Sociologists And Laymen Alike. Most Important, It Provides Relevant Predictions, Explanations, Interpretations, And Applications. In Part I Of The Book, Generation Theory By Comparative Analysis, The Authors Present A Strategy Whereby Sociologists Can Facilitate The Discovery Of Grounded Theory, Both Substantive And Formal. This Strategy Involves The Systematic Choice And Study Of Several Comparison Groups. In Part Ii, The Flexible Use Of Data, The Generation Of Theory From Qualitative, Especially Documentary, And Quantitative Data Is Considered. In Part Iii, Implications Of Grounded Theory, Glaser And Strauss Examine The Credibility Of Grounded Theory. The Discovery Of Grounded Theory Is Directed Toward Improving Social Scientists' Capacity For Generating Theory That Will Be Relevant To Their Research. While Aimed Primarily At Sociologists, It Will Be Useful To Anyone Interested In Studying Social Phenomenapolitical, Educational, Economic, Industrial Especially If Their Studies Are Based On Qualitative Data.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Discovery of Grounded Theory'? A: The book primarily focuses on how to discover theory from systematically obtained and analyzed data in social research, emphasizing grounded theory as a means to fit empirical situations.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'The Discovery of Grounded Theory' are Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss.
- Q: What type of research methodology does this book discuss? A: The book discusses qualitative research methodology, specifically the concept of grounded theory.
- Q: What is the significance of grounded theory according to the authors? A: Grounded theory is significant as it helps generate relevant predictions, explanations, and applications based on empirical data, making it understandable for both sociologists and laypersons.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 282 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Discovery of Grounded Theory' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 31, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for people outside of sociology? A: Yes, while aimed primarily at sociologists, the book is useful for anyone studying social phenomena, particularly those using qualitative data.
- Q: What does Part I of the book cover? A: Part I, titled 'Generation Theory by Comparative Analysis,' presents strategies for sociologists to facilitate the discovery of grounded theory through comparative studies.
- Q: Does the book provide strategies for using qualitative data? A: Yes, Part II of the book discusses strategies for generating theory from qualitative and quantitative data.