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communication studies
communication theory
theory, metatheory, methodology, and inquiry
grounded theory
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research methods and evaluation
concepts & philosophies
theory (research methods)
grounded theory
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evaluation, testing, and research methods
qualitative research
qualitative data analysis
grounded theory
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evaluation, testing, and research methods
qualitative research
qualitative data analysis
grounded theory
Preferred term
theoretical saturation
Definition
- Theoretical saturation is an evaluative term intended to reflect the quality of a piece of research. Intended to reflect an aspect of thoroughness or completeness for the project, theoretical saturation involves a judgment of the adequacy of the empirical materials and subsequent analyses for a research project. [Source: Encyclopedia of Case Study Research; Theoretical Saturation]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/theoretical_saturation
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