inductive analysis
[ɪnˈdʌktɪv əˈnæləsɪs]
nounpl: inductive analyses
análise indutiva
1. A method of research or reasoning that begins with specific observations or data and works toward general conclusions or theories
The researcher used inductive analysis to identify patterns in the qualitative interview data.
O pesquisador utilizou análise indutiva para identificar padrões nos dados de entrevistas qualitativas.
2. In logic and scientific methodology, the process of deriving broader principles from particular instances or examples
Through inductive analysis of multiple case studies, we discovered common success factors.
Através da análise indutiva de múltiplos estudos de caso, descobrimos fatores comuns de sucesso.
3. A systematic examination approach that builds hypotheses and theories from empirical evidence
Inductive analysis is particularly valuable in exploratory research where theoretical frameworks are not yet established.
A análise indutiva é particularmente valiosa em pesquisa exploratória onde os marcos teóricos ainda não estão estabelecidos.
Inductive analysis is extensively used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic research, particularly in social sciences, education, and qualitative research methodologies. It is often contrasted with deductive approaches in methodology courses and is a key component of grounded theory, which gained significant prominence in Latin American research contexts in recent decades.
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