Which study characteristic would indicate that a grounded theory approach, rather than a phenomenologic approach, was used?

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Grounded theory and phenomenology are both qualitative research methods used to study human experiences. However, they differ in their focus and approach. Grounded theory emphasizes the process of the phenomenon and aims to develop a theory that explains how and why the phenomenon occurs. In contrast, phenomenology focuses on the lived experience of the phenomenon and aims to describe and understand the essence of the experience.
Therefore, if the study's characteristic indicates that the focus was on the process elements of the phenomenon, it would be an indication that a grounded theory approach was used rather than a phenomenologic approach. Data collection methods (choice A) and participant involvement in the research (choice B) can vary in both grounded theory and phenomenology. The study of lived human experience (choice D) is a characteristic of phenomenology but is not exclusive to it.

Which Study Characteristic Would Indicate That a Grounded Theory Approach