Grounded Theory, a Form of Qualitative Research

Qualitative research approach is a study that uses narrative reporting to explain and analyses behaviors of people and the implications of their actions (Erickson, 2011). It is equally important to say that qualitative research double-cuts the humanities, and the social and physical sciences (Denzin & Lincoln, 2013). The judgment in which qualitative research was based on, was always on the naturalistic occurrences or phenomena, and the reality and image of the world (Denzin & Lincoln, 2013). In qualitative research approach, it is important to use necessary qualitative terms so as to be clear and concise. For example, the examination of cause and effect is certainly a form of quantitative analysis, not qualitative approach. Grounded theory is an explanatory of research practice that is regularly used by social science explorers wanting to determine the fundamental social practices, such as the experiences and expectations of patient toward their level of caring, and shaping such interaction (Clementi, 2006). The methodology of grounded theory is beneficial in the area of research project, as it generates information about the interactive outlines of a group.

Denzin, N.K., & Lincoln, Y.S. (2013). Chapter 1: Introduction: The discipline and practice of qualitative research. In The landscape of qualitative research (4^th ed., pp. 1-44). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Retrieved from http://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/17670_Chapter1.pdf

Erickson, F. (2011). Chapter 3: A history of qualitative inquiry in social and education research. In N.K. Denzin, & Y.S. Lincoln (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of qualitative research (4^th ed., pp.43-58). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Clementi, P. S. (2006). Patient expectations during health care encounters theory: A grounded theory study, Nursing & Allied Health Database. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/305318932?accountid=14872