Researcher bias in qualitative data coding often stems from personal beliefs, cultural background, and previous experiences that unconsciously influence how data is interpreted.

Axial coding, the third phase of qualitative analysis, specifies dimensions of selective codes. These sub-codes assign properties based on observed response patterns.

Grounded theory is a qualitative research method used in research areas that are unexplored or under explored to inductively generate theory from data grounded in the perceptions of the participant.21 ...