Week13 - Grounded Theory



Grounded  Theory  is probably one of the most intriguing theories that have been covered in this course. One of the most highlighted  facts  about this theory is that we do not need to start with a hypothesis. Instead, what grounded theory starts of is with data collection. Once the data has been accumulated, it is followed by codification of certain rules based on the  data gathered. These set of codes  are then clustered if necessary and then a theory is formulated based on this categorizing. The name of  this theory comes from the fact that all research is “grounded”  in data. Precisely, it can be considered to be a systematic generation  of theory from systematic research

Class Readings
1.Three chapters of Bryant, Antony and Charmaz, Kathy (2007) SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory. Los Angeles: Sage. pp. http://tinyurl.com/cc7trn

2. Grounded Theory in Historical Perspective: An Epistemological 3 Account—Antony Bryant & Kathy Charmaz Link

3. On Solid Ground: Essential Properties for Growing Grounded 86 Theory—Phyllis Noerager Stern Link

4. The Evolving Nature of Grounded Theory Method: The Case 311 of the Information Systems Discipline—Cathy Urquhart Link

Weekly Essay
Write a single, coherent essay. Discuss the basic elements of Grounded Theory. Critique the theory. Explain how your research interests align with Grounded Theory

My weekly essay here

Comments on the essay.

Other Class Resources
Tamara Peyton (http://tamarapeyton.com/) gave us an interesting account of Grounded Theory. Slides here.