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8 years ago in Research Methodology By Aditi Sharma
What is the difference between Grounded theory research and Action research?
This close friend and Phd scholar whom I often ask for help with my research proposal writing, had suggested Action Research as a qualitative research method for my research proposal in the management area. She had recommended it because I’m supposed to design a research project examining the HR policies implemented by the MNC that I work for( and will be funding my doctoral program), and design a model for their improvement. However I’m confused about one aspect of the research, since I’m going to design my research design and model on the basis of the examination of the existing policies of the company and the data that I collect , shouldn’t it be counted as under Grounded research? I’m very confused which of the two methods would be relevant for my research? Could someone clearly define the difference between the Grounded research method and Action research so that I can solve this dilemma? I would like people to respond ASAP since it is high time I started writing the proposal in order to meet the application deadlines.
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By Manpreet Jaiswal Answered 8 years ago
I can understand your dilemma, it is easy to confuse the two research methods as they are similar enough. As per my understanding though the Action research method is relevant for your proposal because you will be implementing the research model you come up with in the organization that you work for. Another thing to be noted about this method is that it often follows a cyclical approach, wherein the data that you collect is used to refine your research model further and so on. With every cycle of data collection and analysis you improve your model further and then try implementing it to gauge results. I do not know much about grounded theory but I don’t think it follows a cyclical approach as action research does.
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By Priyanshu Rathore Answered 8 years ago
http://www.bobdick.com.au/DLitt/DLitt_P60andgt.pdf
Hope this helps in sorting out your confusion!
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By Lisa Hedgewell Answered 8 years ago
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