https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v9i1.733

Making Sense of Grounded Theory Approach: Implications for Medial Education Research

authors:

avatar Mohsen Tavokol 1 , * , avatar S Torabi 2 , avatar AA Zeialoo 3

Member of Educational Development Center, Tehran University of Medial Sciences and Health Services
Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology
Educational Development Center, Tehran University of Medial Sciences and Health Services
Journal of Medical Education: Vol.9, issue 1; e105282
published online: June 01, 2006
article type: Research Article
received: March 01, 2006
accepted: June 01, 2006

how to cite: Tavokol M, Torabi S, Zeialoo A. Making Sense of Grounded Theory Approach: Implications for Medial Education Research. J Med Edu. 2006;9(1):e105282. https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v9i1.733.

Abstract

This article first gives a definition of grounded theory and its development and use in medicine and medical education. The fundamental differences of grounded theory with quantitative methods are discussed along a full discussion of the steps required to use a grounded theory approach. At the end the questions in the area of medical education which can best addressed with this approach are provided.

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