Grounded theory:
A)requires that one begin with an open-ended and open-minded desire to understand a social situation or setting.
B)involves a systematic process whereby the researcher guides the data by preset hypothesis.
C)involves the generation of data from theory.
D)requires that the researcher have a closed-mind perspective towards the situations.
E)is based on the concept that discoveries are made from the theory.

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Grounded theory methodology emphasizes the importance of beginning with an open-minded perspective, allowing the theory to emerge from the data rather than imposing preconceived ideas onto it. This means that the researcher does not start with any pre-existing hypotheses or assumptions, but rather allows the data to inform the development of theory.

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