There are three main activities involved with the process of theory building:
1. conceiving a theory (abduction)
2. constructing the theory (logical deduction)
3. justifying or evaluating the theory (induction)
So, each of these steps involves a different type of reasoning. However, abduction which initiates this process requires induction so that the theory can be tested via its consequences, which are themselves derived through the process of deductive reasoning;
There are two different ways to define this phenomonon, one is Inductive approach and the other one is Deductive approach. one is based on observation and then comes up with some theoretical assumptions and the other one is based on theory giving more assumed concepts for further investigation.
There are three main activities involved with the process of theory building:
1. conceiving a theory (abduction)
2. constructing the theory (logical deduction)
3. justifying or evaluating the theory (induction)
So, each of these steps involves a different type of reasoning. However, abduction which initiates this process requires induction so that the theory can be tested via its consequences, which are themselves derived through the process of deductive reasoning;
I agree with Mohammed Benmerikhi. In my research I used abduction, which consist of both deductive and inductive. For more information see my poster.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256659750_A_Qualitative_Research_Process_Using_Abductive_Approach?ev=prf_pub
Thesis A Qualitative Research Process Using Abductive Approach
I agree with Mohamed but might disagree with Ahmed a little bit!
Mohamed was referring to Van de Ven model who he has different view of induction role. He argues that induction is used to test a theory rather than build a theory. Van de Ven adopts a critical realist stance and therefore he argues that all our observation are theory-laden.
I would suggest that you read "Engaged schoalrship" for Van de Ven, interesting book but might need reading few times.
Indeed dear colleagues, I would also like to add that theory-ladenness is almost inevitable, unavoidable,....perhaps impossible!!
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