NRS-433V Topic 2 DQ 2

NRS-433V Topic 2 DQ 2

The three types of qualitative research are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. What are the differences and similarities between two of the three types of studies?

Application of Grounded Theory Methodology is a mid-range theory which focuses on the process and connects different stages of theory together. For example if one needs to conduct a study to gain understanding of psychological experiences of patients suffering from a specific disease then grounded theory can be used. Grounded theory methodology helps the researcher in understanding the behavior of the research participants regardless of their cultural background.

In Ethnography Research the end product of any ethnographic study is dependent on what the researcher wants to investigate in their study. Ethnographic studies are conducted to study the complex cultures. It helps in studying the participant behavior based on their culture.

Differences:

Ethnography differentiates itself from grounded theory because it entails to understand the participant behavior with respect to a specific culture. For this reason one can say that ethnographers focus on just one aspect like culture rather than the whole context. Grounded theory try to explain the core category on which the research is based and link it with the context of participant behavior of that particular phenomenon.

Grounded theory method theoretical sampling technique is adopted so that it helps in theory building. Ethnograhy research does not aim to generate theories and rather concerned with defining cultural meaning behind a particular concept therefore they give more emphasis to particular aspect of culture and apply purpose sampling. The aim is to collect data from similar and contrasting cases in order to understand single case finding.

Similarities:

Both ground theory and enthnographic research, the researcher studies the phenomenon in its natural context and uses a holistic approach to study the phenomenon. Both methods more than one data collected approach is adopted as it helps the researcher in providing multiple interpretations and also enhances the accuracy and credibility of the research study. On both methods the researcher presents the reports from the perspective of participant who have experienced the phenomenon in the natural setting.

Differences and similarities in Grounded theory and Ethnography. (2014, May 26). Retrieved September 07, 2018, from https://www.projectguru.in/publications/grounded-theory-ethnography/