Question 1

Grounded theory can briefly be described as&#10;A) a qualitative method of analysis.&#10;B) an approach that develops theory from data.&#10;C) an approach that aims to develop theory about a phenomenon in a particular context.&#10;D) All of the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory is a qualitative research method that involves developing theory from data systematically gathered and analyzed. It aims to generate or discover a theory that explains a process, action, or interaction about a particular context, making all the given options correct descriptions of grounded theory.

Question 2

Glaser and Strauss initially incorporated the grounded theory approach as part of their research on&#10;A) individuals suffering with PTSD.&#10;B) sexual health in the general population.&#10;C) workers at a sawmill.&#10;D) individuals who were dying in a hospital environment.

Accepted Answer

Glaser and Strauss developed the grounded theory approach during their research on individuals who were dying in a hospital environment, aiming to understand the social processes associated with dying.

Question 3

The term 'grounded' is used to describe the researcher's commitment to developing theory using which approach?&#10;A) Bottom-Up&#10;B) Top-Down&#10;C) Left-Right&#10;D) Right-Left

Accepted Answer

The term 'grounded' refers to grounded theory, a research methodology that emphasizes the development of theory from data collected during the research process. This approach is inherently bottom-up, as it builds theories from the ground up based on observations and data rather than testing existing hypotheses or theories.

Question 4

Which of the following statements are true about Grounded Theory research questions?&#10;A) They are appropriate for topics which are little-understood or less researched.&#10;B) They focus on some form of psychosocial phenomenon.&#10;C) They will be exploratory rather than confirmatory in nature.&#10;D) All of the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

Grounded Theory research questions are suitable for less understood topics (A), often explore psychosocial phenomena (B), and are exploratory to generate theory rather than confirm existing theories (C), making all given options correct.

Question 5

When should you use Memos?&#10;A) Only at the start of the research process&#10;B) Only at the end stage of analysis&#10;C) At all stages of the research process&#10;D) Only after an interview

Accepted Answer

Memos can be used at all stages of the research process. They are useful for documenting thoughts, hypotheses, and observations throughout the entire research process, not limited to any specific stage.

Question 6

In brief, what is meant by the term theoretical sampling?&#10;A) A sampling technique whereby the researcher makes strategic decisions as to who the next case/participant might be in order to further explore and develop codes/categories/ideas generated in the initial sample.&#10;B) A sampling technique whereby the researcher uses pre-existing theory to decide a rigid a priori sample.&#10;C) A sampling technique that relies on a well-defined homogenous sample.&#10;D) None of the options given is correct.

Accepted Answer

Theoretical sampling involves making strategic decisions about whom or what to sample next based on the emerging theory or concepts from the data already collected. This approach helps in further developing and refining the theory by exploring, confirming, or disconfirming the generated codes, categories, or ideas.

Question 7

When does theoretical saturation occur?&#10;A) When each category that forms the theory is fully represented by the data set and no new codes seem to be present in the current participant(s).&#10;B) When the initial sample of participants have all been interviewed.&#10;C) When more than 50% of the categories that form the theory are fully represented by the dataset.&#10;D) When the theory is becoming too complex.

Accepted Answer

Theoretical saturation occurs when each category that forms the theory is fully represented by the data set, and no new codes or relevant data seem to emerge from analyzing the data of new participants, indicating that the data collection can cease.

Question 8

At the start of the study, GT will often rely on what form of sampling method?&#10;A) Opportunity Sampling&#10;B) Purposive Sampling&#10;C) Volunteer Sampling&#10;D) Theoretical Sampling

Accepted Answer

Purposive sampling is a non-probability sampling method in which researchers select participants based on their knowledge or expertise about the population being studied. This method is often used in qualitative research, where the goal is to gain an in-depth understanding of a particular phenomenon.

Question 9

What type of codes did Bartlett and Payne refer to as 'a piece of text that stands in its own right'?&#10;A) Referential Codes&#10;B) Factual Codes&#10;C) Axial Codes&#10;D) Open Codes

Accepted Answer

Open codes are initial codes that are identified in qualitative research and are considered to stand in their own right as they are derived directly from the data without preconceived categories.

Question 10

What are the features of an 'abbreviated' form of Grounded Theory?&#10;A) A type of GT where only open coding is used&#10;B) A type of GT where only axial coding is used&#10;C) A type of GT that doesn't lead to the development of a core category&#10;D) A type of GT where theoretical sampling and negative case analysis may not be included

Accepted Answer

An 'abbreviated' form of Grounded Theory may not include all the traditional steps such as theoretical sampling and negative case analysis, focusing instead on a more streamlined process.

Deck 24: Grounded Theory