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Preparing Research Methodology

Grounded theory methodology was the approach used in analyzing the research data

collected for this project. Grounded theory is a qualitative analysis technique that uses an “iterative

process of moving back and forth between empirical data and the emerging analysis, thereby

making collected data progressively more focused and analysis successively more theoretical”

(Bryant & Charmaz, 2010, p. 1). Grounded theory allows the researcher to see, observe, and

interpret new theory or expand a body of literature. Distinguishing features of grounded theory

include theoretical sampling, constant comparison of data, and theory development or the

extension of theory using theoretical sampling of categories (Bryant & Charmaz, 2010).

What is it that be observed and revealed in studying participative interactions? In the

conversation exchange participants share their thoughts, expressed through words and actions

forming or leading reaction. I call this demonstration of personality projection “T.W.A” because

it was often described in my earlier WISR papers – it is the manifestation of the ‘modus operandi’

its viewable and some degree measurable expression of rational behavior. Thoughts, Words and

Actions, the TWA are signs, indicators to me of where you are coming from, they tell me a lot in

how you choose words and sentences, your body language, facial expression and fortitude of your

opinion open up the gateway to do this research in a consolidated way observing each member in

contrast to the group. There are waves and cycles within the carriage of ongoing communication

dependent on mood, interest of the person(s) and persuasiveness of the topic to engage dialogue.

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