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Title: Abductive analysis in qualitative research.
Authors: van Hulst, Merlijn1 (AUTHOR) m.j.vanhulst@tilburguniversity.edu, Visser, E. Lianne2 (AUTHOR) e.l.visser@fgga.leidenuniv.nl
Source: Public Administration Review. Mar/Apr2025, Vol. 85 Issue 2, p567-580. 14p.
Subject Terms: *Qualitative research, *Scholars, Public administration
Abstract: Public administration scholars and practitioners need to know how state‐of‐the‐art research is conducted. This article aims to contribute to the dialogue on qualitative analysis. Focusing on abductive analysis, it further unpacks and explicates the process and practices through which theoretical insight can be created from qualitative data. We offer four principles that guide abductive analysis: (i) embrace surprises, tensions, and doubts; (ii) use knowledges creatively to theorize; (iii) craft through methodological bricolage; and (iv) iterate through the research process. In addition, we discuss the implications of abductive analysis for how we learn, craft, and reflect on qualitative research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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