Which qualitative research approach is used by researchers for the purpose of theory building?
a. Case study
b. Phenomenology
c. Grounded theory
d. Ethnographic method
ANS: C
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A A case study focuses on the peculiarities or commonalities of specific clinical scenarios or situations.
B Phenomenology focuses on the lived experience of persons dealing with a particular phenomenon.
C Grounded theory is associated with building of theory about basic social processes. The theory evolves or emerges during data collection and analysis.
D Ethnographic methods focus on cultures or subcultures within larger social contexts.
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