An inductive approach is about generating or building new theories through observation of the data
Glossary
Inductive
Glossary
Summary (bullet points)
- “One of two broad methods of reasoning which is generally associated with qualitative research
- Deductive approaches are aimed at testing theory”
Classification (s)
Research term
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Soiferman LK. Compare and Contrast Inductive and Deductive Research Approaches. Online Submission. 2010 Apr. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED542066.pdf