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Following are the statements of Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer them with the help of the following code:Assertion (A): Theoretical sampling ulti

Question

Following are the statements of Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer them with the help of the following code:
Assertion (A): Theoretical sampling ultimately leads to theoretical saturation stage in grounded theory.
Reason (R): Grounded theory requires checking emerging theory against reality by sampling incidents that may further its development until no new categories can be identified.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is true but (R) is false

(A) is false but (R) is true

Solution

Correct option is A

Both statements are accurate, and the reason explains why theoretical sampling leads to saturation. The iterative process of checking emerging theory against new data continues until theoretical saturation is reached, meaning no new relevant information emerges.

Information Booster:
• Grounded theory is a qualitative research methodology developed by Glaser and Strauss for generating theory from data
• Theoretical sampling involves selecting participants or data sources based on emerging concepts to develop and refine theory
• Theoretical saturation occurs when gathering additional data no longer generates new insights or categories
• The process is iterative: collect data → analyze → identify concepts → sample more strategically → refine theory
• Unlike predetermined sampling, theoretical sampling is guided by the evolving theory itself
• Saturation is the criterion for determining when to stop data collection in grounded theory research