Grounded theorists summarize observations into conceptual categories and tests the coherence of these categories directly in the research setting with more observations.

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Grounded theory involves generating and developing concepts and theories directly from the data collected, rather than testing existing theories. Researchers summarize observations into conceptual categories and continually refine these categories through further observation and analysis in the research setting, ensuring the coherence and applicability of these categories to the data.

Grounded Theorists Summarize Observations into Conceptual Categories and Tests the Coherence