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8. Tools for data collection :

·Depending upon the subject the researcher can apply various tools like case study, case law
analysis, analytical induction, constant comparison, textual analysis, content analysis etc.
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9. Data collection / Analysis :

·Data collection and its analysis in a doctrinal study goes together where the identical
information is combined from various sources to evolve certain patterns, categories and
concept. Under the teacher’s supervision, following scheme may be tried.
·Entering the setting data gathering and open coding; examining and comparing the data,
drawing inferences from the data, leading to identification of concepts; adding new data;
refining concepts.
·Axial coding; integrating/re-integrating data and constructing categories. Inter connecting,
contextualization categories, giving attention to causes and consequences; adding new data;
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comparing categories, formulating propositions.
Selective coding; identifying the core category, relating it to other categories, validating their
relationships, and further refining and developing them.
Testing propositions/ hypotheses; theoretical saturation; leading to theory Recording and
organizing data.
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Secondary Data collection
Mention of Secondary sources used – library resources/reports consulted/ internet resources
used.
Case studies
Case laws/judgements
Content analysis/document analysis/Meta-analysis

2 Applicable in selected case where a rigid/ fixed research design is contemplated.
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