Aggregating Qualitative Findings: An Approach to Theory Development
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The authors suggest that findings of independent, similar research articles may be aggregated into a cohesive study, which greatly enhances the generalizability of the original studies and produces a relatively solid mid-range theory.
Abstract
The authors suggest that findings of independent, similar research articles may be aggregated into a cohesive study. Such a procedure greatly enhances the generalizability of the original studies and produces a relatively solid mid-range theory. In this article, the criteria for selecting studies, possible problems inherent in the aggregation approach, and potential areas for application are discussed.