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grounded theory research  

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  • Grounded theory research is the observation of a naturalistic setting and the development of images and ideas—concepts, hypotheses, and theories from these observations and data. This form of research serves to guide or provide a theoretical foundation for much qualitative research in the field of curriculum studies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies; Grounded Theory Research]

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