Chapter 2

Test you understanding of key chapter concepts by working through the quiz below. To check your answer click on the orange arrow to the right.

  1. Grounded theory is a useful study design when:
    1. Deduction is the goal
    2. Little is known about an area of study
    3. Considerable literature is available to guide a study

The correct answer is: Little is known about an area of study

2. Qualitative data analysis (QDA) is:

  1. An effective way of generating theory
  2. The term that describes the use of essential grounded theory methods
  3. The term that may apply when a study does not result in the development of theory

The correct answer is: The term that may apply when a study does not result in the development of theory

3. It is important to acknowledge assumptions when commencing a grounded theory study because doing so:

  1. Assists in locating relevant literature
  2. Is a requirement of ethics committees
  3. Assists in preventing the imposition of preconceptions

The correct answer is: Assists in preventing the imposition of preconceptions

4. Commencing a grounded theory study requires that you:

  1. Develop a research question that is broad and flexible
  2. Articulate clear boundaries for your research
  3. Establish concrete aims and objectives

The correct answer is: Develop a research question that is broad and flexible

5. The literature review in grounded theory:

  1. Should be avoided at all costs
  2. Must be undertaken before commencing
  3. Is employed differently than in other approaches to research

The correct answer is: Is employed differently than in other approaches to research