Why It Matters
I am not testing a hypothesis (Deduction) nor just guessing (Induction). I am iterating between data puzzles and theory to find the best explanation.
What To Learn
- Peirce's Abduction: The logic of discovery. Starts with a 'surprising fact'.
- Systematic Combining (Dubois & Gadde): Going back and forth between framework, data source, and analysis.
- Theoretical Saturation: Knowing when to stop (when new data brings no new insights).