grounded theory
(20th century)
Attempt to relate empirical and theoretical social science.
Theories which seek to explain political or social phenomena must be 'grounded' in empirical observation, otherwise they are simple inventions.
Also see: empiricism
Source:
Barney G Glaser, The Discovery of Grounded Theory (New York, 1967)
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