SDS251R Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Grounded Theory, Barney Glaser, Anselm Strauss
25 Mar 2016
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Qualitative analysis- the non-numerical examination and interpretation of observations, for the purpose of discovering underlying meanings and patterns of relationships. Grounded theory method ( gtm) - an inductive approach to research introduced by barney. Glaser and anselm strauss, in which theories are generated from an examination of data, through the constant comparing of unfolding observations. Constant comparative method- an aspect of the grounded theory method in which observations are compared with one another and with evolving inductive theory. Conversational analysis- the study of conversations or talk-in- interaction with a focus on how talk, particularly naturally occurring talk is managed among individuals. Semiotics- the study of signs and the meanings associated with them. Memoing- the process of writing memos concerning the ideas and insights developed during the collection and analysis of qualitative data.
