Researchers who use the ________ approach to qualitative research follow systematic yet flexible guidelines for collecting and analyzing data.
A) phenomenological
B) narrative
C) ethnographic
D) grounded theory

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Grounded theory is the approach that follows systematic yet flexible guidelines for collecting and analyzing data. This approach focuses on the discovery of a theory based on the analysis of data rather than testing an existing theory. Phenomenological, narrative, and ethnographic approaches are also types of qualitative research but do not necessarily use systematic guidelines for data collection and analysis.

Researchers Who Use the ________ Approach to Qualitative Research Follow