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How Does Grounded Theory Explain?

Steven I. Miller

School of Education, at Loyola University Chicago, Wilmette, IL

Marcel Fredericks

Loyola University Chicago

This article argues that the concept of grounded theory, widely used in research in the human sciences, has not been adequately analyzed as to its structure as a theory. Analyzing grounded theory from predictionist and accommodationist views, as well as focusing on the issue of inference to the best explanation, it is concluded that this form of theorizing is basically accommodationist. Moreover, grounded theory, in terms of providing explanations, is simply a different version of a standard inductive argument. However, grounded theory’s strength lies in its potential to articulate a unique context and logic of discovery.

Qualitative Health Research, Vol. 9, No. 4, 538-551 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/104973299129122054
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