Babbie, Ch 10 Study Question

Which of these, according to Babbie, is NOT a guideline for research using grounded theory

a) Think comparatively

b) Maintain an attitude of skepticism

c) Stick to a singular viewpoint

d) Follow the research procedures

e) Periodically step back

Answer: c)

Babbie suggests that a researcher using grounded theory should not only collect multiple points of view of participants in the study, but that different observational techniques may provide a variety of viewpoints that may be useful to a researcher.