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grounded theory  

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  • Grounded theory is a broad perspective on how to conduct qualitative social science research. It comprises a distinctive methodology, a particular view of scientific method, and a set of procedures for analyzing data and constructing theories. [Source: Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics; Grounded Theory]

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