- Generating theories and using social research, including sociology, philosophy, and medical research.
- The building of theory is through the analysis of data. For example, understand the meaning and symptoms of meningitis in the far northern region of Uganda city, Kabale.
- The research questions seek to “explore” “understand” and “perceived” what the world is, rather than experiences.
- Primary sources of data include but not limited to interviews, field observations, documentaries
- 20-60 individuals. Select individuals affected by the problem statement to answer research questions. Use external data as needed.
- Using a sequence of open and axial coding procedures to narrow themes and create the theory, based on finalized coding.
Reference Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. (1994). Grounded theory methodology. Handbook of qualitative research, 17, 273-85.
