What is Grounded Theory?
Grounded theory is a systematic methodology in the social sciences emphasizing generation of theory from data in the process of conducting research. It is mainly used for qualitative research, but is also applicable to other data (e.g., quantitative data; Glaser, 1967, chapter VIII)
Books about Grounded Theory
The following books are available as ebooks through the UCSF Library unless otherwise noted
Grounded theory in practice by Call Number: RA418 .G768 1997ISBN: 0761907475Available as a print book at the Parnassus Library
Resources on Grounded Theory
- Getting Started with Grounded TheoryA short introduction from the resource Grounded Theory Online
- Grounded Theory: A Thumbnail SketchEven though it is titled "Thumb nail" it is a fairly lengthy explanation of grounded theory.
- Grounded Theory as Scientific MethodAn article by Brian Haig (University of Canterbury) arguing that grounded theory must be coupled with a particular kind of scientific method to make it valid as a research method.
- Grounded theory research: A design framework for novice researchersThis article from Tie at al introduces the concept of grounded theory and walks novices through the process of using grounded theory in research.
- Remodeling Grounded TheoryThis is an article by Barney Glaser, one of the gurus of Grounded Theory, from Forum: Qualitative Social Research, explaining the strengths and weaknesses of classic Grounded Theory research.
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