What is Inductive Analysis

The primary purpose of the inductive approach is to allow research findings to emerge from the frequent, dominant, or significant themes inherent in raw data, without the restraints imposed by structured methodologies. In deductive analyses, such as those used in experimental and hypothesis testing research, key themes are often obscured, reframed, or left invisible because of the preconceptions in the data collection and data analysis procedures imposed by investors (Thomas, 2006 AU104: The in-text citation "Thomas, 2006" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).