How does grounded theory explain?

This article argues that the concept of grounded theory, widely used in res earch in the human sciences, hbs not been adequately analyzed as to its str ucture as a theory. Analyzing grounded theory from predictionist and accomm odationist views, as well as focusing on the issue of inference to the best explanation, it is concluded that this form of theorizing is basically acc ommodationist. Moreover, grounded theory, in terms of providing explanation s, is simply a different version of a standard inductive argument. However, grounded theory's strength lies in its potential to articulate a unique co ntext and logic of discovery.