Grounded Theory Designs
Key Ideas
What is grounded theory research?
When do you use grounded theory research?
How did grounded theory develop?
Types of grounded theory designs: The systematic design
Open Coding to the Axial Coding Paradigm
Types of grounded theory designs:  The emerging design
Types of grounded theory designs:  A constructivist design
Key characteristics of grounded theory designs
A process and categories within the flow of research in Grounded Theory
Zig-zag approach to data collection and analysis
Constant comparison procedures in data analysis
Core category of ethnicity in a theory of ethnic minority students’ process of community building
Memoing
Conducting a grounded theory study
Evaluating a grounded theory study

Evaluating a grounded theory study

Is there an obvious connection between the categories and the raw data?Is the theory useful as a conceptual explanation for the process being studied?Does the theory provide a relevant explanation of actual problems and a basic process?Can the theory be modified as conditions change or further data are gathered?