Relating the Categories in Grounded Theory Analysis: Using a Conditional Relationship Guide and Reflective Coding Matrix

Authors

Karen Wilson Scott, University of IdahoFollow

Abstract

This paper describes the process for employing two principal instruments for relating the categories identifying the central phenomenon in grounded theory analysis. The Conditional Relationship Guide contextualizes the central phenomenon and relates structure with process. The second tool, the Reflective Coding Matrix, captures the higher level of abstraction necessary to bridge to the final phase of grounded theory analysis, selective coding and interpretation and ultimately to the theory generation. Examples of each instrument are provided and discussed.

Keywords

Grounded Theory, Grounded Theory Analysis, Analytic Coding, Analytic Categories, Conditional Relationship Guide, and Reflective Coding Matrix

Publication Date

3-1-2004

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2004.1940

Recommended APA Citation

Scott, K. W. (2004). Relating the Categories in Grounded Theory Analysis: Using a Conditional Relationship Guide and Reflective Coding Matrix. The Qualitative Report, 9(1), 112-126. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2004.1940