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