Abductive Analysis: Theorizing Qualitative Research

Synopsis

Provides A New Navigational Map For Constructing Empirically Based Generalizations In Qualitative Research. The Authors Outline An Accessible Way To Think About Observations, Methods, And Theories That Nurtures Theory-formation Without Locking It Into Predefined Conceptual Boxes. Introduction: Toward Abductive Analysis -- The Alternatives -- Semiotics And The Research Act -- Abduction And Multiple Theories -- Abduction And Method -- Variation And Consequences-in-action -- Causality -- The Community Of Inquiry -- Conclusions: Abductive Analysis. Iddo Tavory And Stefan Timmermans. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 151-164) And Index.