An Ethnography Can Be Distinguished from a Grounded Theory Study

question 3

Multiple Choice

An ethnography can be distinguished from a grounded theory study in qualitative research by

• A)the use of participants' views.
• B)the study of a cultural group.
• C)analysis based on themes or patterns.
• D)the focus on culturally-selected individuals.

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Definitions:

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