The Purpose of ______ Is to Discover an Existing Theory

question 69

Multiple Choice

The purpose of ______ is to discover an existing theory or generate a new theory--resulting directly from the data--that broadly and conceptually explains a process, action, or interaction related to a substantive topic.

• A) narrative research
• B) ethnographic research
• C) historical research
• D) grounded theory research

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Definitions:

Subject of Slavery

The condition or institution wherein individuals are owned by others, forced to work without pay, and deprived of freedom and rights.

Idea of Republicanism

A political ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic, emphasizing liberty, democracy, and civic virtue.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the 13 American states, adopted in 1781, which was eventually replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789.

Draft Constitution

A preliminary version of a constitution that outlines the fundamental principles and laws of a political entity that is subject to review, modification, and approval.