| 1 | Identify and name the concept of interest |
| 2 | Identify and select an appropriate realm (settings and sample) for data collection. |
| 3 | Collect data relevant to identify. |
| 4 | Identify the attributes of the concept. |
| 5 | Identify the antecedent and consequential occurrences, if possible |
| 6 | Analyze data regarding the above characteristics of the concept. |
| 7 | Identify an example of the concept, if appropriate |
| 8 | Identify implications, hypotheses and implications for further development |