Book Description
Since the `discovery' of grounded theory in 1969, it has become one of the major strategies for qualitative research available to the social scientist and professional. But only now, with the publication of Basics of Qualitative Research do Strauss, co-creator of grounded theory, and Corbin present the practical procedures and techniques for doing grounded theory studies at a level easily understood by students in applied disciplines. Written in accessible language and replete with definitions and examples, Basics of Grounded Theory provides a step-by-step approach to doing research from formulation of the initial research question, through various systems of coding and analysis, to the process of writing or speaking on the research topic. A final chapter containing standards for evaluating a grounded theory study will establish the benchmark for this kind of work. This volume is an invaluable tool for the novice researcher and a useful text for courses in qualitative research in social science programmes and for professionals engaged in research.

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Since the 'discovery' of grounded theory in 1969, it has become one of the major strategies for qualitative research available to the social scientist and professional. But only now, with the publication of Basics of Qualitative Research do Strauss, co-creator of grounded theory, and Corbin present the practical procedures and techniques for doing grounded theory studies at a level easily understood by students in applied disciplines.