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constant comparative analysis

constant comparative analysis Constant comparative analysis is an inductive research method used in grounded theory in which material from different data sources is continually compared so a theoretical framework can be developed from participants’ experiences.

Constant comparative analysis is an inductive research method used in grounded theory in which material from different data sources is continually compared so a theoretical framework can be developed from participants’ experiences. In this study, it meant comparing interviews, observations, and texts to identify evolving patterns and processes.