The phrase “grounded theory” refers to theory that is developed inductively from a corpus of data. If done well, this means that the resulting theory at least fits one dataset perfectly. This contrasts with theory derived deductively from grand theory, without the help of data, and which could therefore turn out to fit no data at all.
Link: Introduction to Grounded Theory
Monthly Archives: February 2003
Long Hiatus
Due to a multitude of events competing for my freetime I am taking a long hiatus (and have taken) from maintaining this site. Work, grad. school, travel, and life are all competing for my available time. My hope is to have this site refurbished and a part of my daily schedule in a month or so.
In the interum please browse the archives or visit some of the fine sites linked to on the right.