Simple Guide to Conduct Qualitative Research Using Grounded Theory Method

Abstract

Conducting qualitative research is an art. A skilled artist produces a high-quality piece of artwork using experience, tools, and intrinsic attributes developed over the years. In the same manner, a qualitative researcher produces a high-quality piece of research. Novice researchers need to gradually develop understanding and practice the fundamentals of qualitative research. In this context, the current chapter provides guided practical sessions, and research problems for experimentation and to improve their research capabilities. Conceptual sessions address interview technologies, recording tools, transcribing standards, coding, memoing, categorizing, and development of themes, which are the fundamentals in the grounded theory approach. The guided practical sessions that are selected carefully to make the targeted research group more comfortable and familiar with the coding process focus on the application of grounded theory approach for researchers to get a better understanding of concepts while clearing potential doubts in applications.