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ERIC Number: EJ642588
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0897-5264
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Exploring Complex Phenomena: Grounded Theory in Student Affairs Research.
Brown, Scott C.; Stevens, Richard A., Jr.; Troiano, Peter F.; Schneider, Mary Kay
Journal of College Student Development, v43 n2 p173-83 Mar-Apr 2002
As more sophisticated questions are raised about the learning students achieve on college campuses, educators must design more sophisticated research studies to answer them. This article provides an introduction to grounded theory, a powerful qualitative research method that can increase educators' understanding of the complex student experience. (Author)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Opportunities, Student College Relationship, Student Personnel Workers, Student Welfare
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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