Using abductive research logic: ‘the logic of discovery’, to construct a rigorous explanation of amorphous evaluation findings

Two kinds of research logic prevail in scientific research: deductive research logic and inductive research logic. However, both fail in the field of evaluation, especially evaluation conducted in unfamiliar environments.
In this article I wish to suggest the application of a research logic—abduction—the logic of discovery—which is powerful and very effective in constructing and validating explanations of new phenomena (evaluation findings, in particular).