Grounded Theory: 2016 Edition (Statistical Associates Blue Book Series 33)

Grounded Theory: 2016 Edition (Statistical Associates Blue Book Series 33)

tutorial and introduction to cluster analysis using grounded theory, with emphasis on the social sciencs. Suitable for introductory graduate-level study.<br /><br />The 2016 edition is a major update to the 2012 edition. Among the new features are these:<br /><br /> Was 23 pages, now full chapter length (49 pages)<br /> Totally revised and updated throughout.<br /> New FAQ sections on quantitative grounded theory, pilot studies, memoing, classic education for grounded theory, and more.<br /> Greatly expanded coverage of examples of grounded theory, steps in grounded theory, interviewing, differences in the Glaserian and Straussian approaches, types of grounded theory, and more. <br /><br />The full content is now available from Statistical Associates Publishers. Click here.<br /><br />Below is the unformatted table of contents.<br /><br />GROUNDED THEORY<br />Table of Contents<br />Overview5<br />Key Concepts and Terms7<br />Definition7<br />Paradigms and theory9<br />Straussian vs. Glaserian strategies9<br />Types of grounded theory research design12<br />Theoretical sampling14<br />Dimensional analysis16<br />Stages of grounded theory research17<br />Selection of the research question17<br />Ethical considerations17<br />Interviewing and data-gathering19<br />Data coding (pattern naming)21<br />The interview-analyze-reinterview cycle23<br />Validating the story line23<br />Assumptions23<br />Inductive subjectivity vs. intersubjectivity23<br />Researcher subjectivity24<br />Emergence24<br />Iterative, not linear research25<br />Sampling and generalization26<br />Frequently Asked Questions26<br />Is grounded theory just another term for "description"?26<br />Is grounded theory just another term for "self-description"?27<br />What is "constructivist" grounded theory?27<br />How is grounded theory related to pragmatism and symbolic interactionism?28<br />How is grounded theory related to ethnography?30<br />How is grounded theory related to phenomenology?31<br />How is grounded theory differentiated from other qualitative research methods?31<br />Is grounded theory a purely qualitative approach?32<br />Pilot studies in grounded theory research33<br />Does literature review belong in grounded research?33<br />What is "memoing" in grounded theory?35<br />What is "conceptual mapping" in grounded theory?35<br />Can you illustrate how grounded theory is formed?35<br />Is there software for grounded theory research?37<br />What is classic training for grounded theory research?38<br />What is the Grounded Theory Institute?38<br />Bibliography40<br />Pagecount: 49<br />