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

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