In Which Situations Would a Researcher Be Most Likely to Use

question 63

Multiple Choice

In which situations would a researcher be most likely to use grounded theory?

• A)Qualitative,inductive field research that builds on empirical generalizations
• B)Quantitative experimental research that is explanatory and tests theory
• C)A quantitative and deductive study that is nomothetic
• D)An existing statistics study that works from an abstract theory down to testable hypotheses
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Freud's Belief

Typically relates to Sigmund Freud's theories, including the idea that unconscious motivations influence human behavior.

Children's Relationships

The social connections and interactions that children have with peers, family members, and other figures in their lives.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Scientific Research Approach

A systematic and methodological process of inquiry and investigation, aimed at discovering new knowledge or understanding phenomena in a structured and empirical way.