The purpose of grounded theory is to ______

A. test theories that are well known through explanatory research studies
B. study a single culture in regard to concrete characteristics such as age, income, and family structure
C. confirm existing theories through quantitative research
D. develop theories or hypotheses regarding social behavior that are derived from observations of people


Ans: D

Social Work & Human Services

You might also like to view...

Which paradigm best describes non-deliberative social work practice?

a. think, then plan b. plan, then act c. act, then reflect d. do, then think

Social Work & Human Services

Ted is a white man confronting his personal biases. According to Helms’ white identity development model, what ego stage is Ted in?

a. immersion b. autonomy c. reintegration d. pseudo-independence

Social Work & Human Services

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Essential to the budget review process, especially during periods of austerity, is the importance of questioning everything that the organization does at all levels of expenditures.

Social Work & Human Services

Ageism hindered the development of family planning, day care, and affirmative action programs.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Social Work & Human Services