When using an inductive approach, one thing leads to another, like scaffolding. You begin by gathering a considerable amount of data. You then go through your data to see whether you can find many examples of a particular thing, in order to identify a central issue or idea (a concept or theme). Of course, you might find some statements that do not support the theme. As you collect and simultaneously look at your data, you begin to move to more general statements or ideas based on the specifics found in your data.
