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Grounded theory is a method for:
ATesting existing theories quantitatively
BGenerating new theory from qualitative data
CMeasuring reliability
DSampling probabilistically
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Generating new theory from qualitative data
1. Glaser and Strauss developed grounded theory in 1967.
2. It builds theory inductively from qualitative data.
3. Hence generating new theory.
_Source: Trueman's UGC NET/SLET General Paper I (Manohar Pub.), 2010 — Qualitative Methods_