Barney Glaser

Barney G. Glaser is a prominent sociologist and researcher known for developing Grounded Theory, a qualitative research method. Grounded Theory is used by researchers to develop theories directly from data, rather than testing pre-existing ideas. Glaser's work emphasizes systematically collecting and analyzing data to uncover patterns and generate new insights about social phenomena. His contributions have significantly influenced sociology and other social sciences by providing a rigorous approach to understanding complex human behaviors and social processes from the ground up.