偶然性
扎根理论
独创性
利用
价值(数学)
计算机科学
数据科学
现象
结果(博弈论)
过程(计算)
管理科学
认识论
知识管理
定性研究
社会学
社会科学
工程类
数理经济学
哲学
机器学习
操作系统
计算机安全
数学
作者
Stephann Makri,Ann Blandford
标识
DOI:10.1108/00220411211256030
摘要
Purpose This research seeks to gain a detailed understanding of how researchers come across information serendipitously, grounded in real‐world examples. This research was undertaken to enrich the theoretical understanding of this slippery phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach Semi‐structured critical incident interviews were conducted with 28 interdisciplinary researchers. Interviewees were asked to discuss memorable examples of coming across information serendipitously from their research or everyday life. The data collection and analysis process followed many of the core principles of grounded theory methodology. Findings The examples provided were varied, but shared common elements (they involved a mix of unexpectedness and insight and led to a valuable, unanticipated outcome). These elements form part of an empirically grounded process model of serendipity. In this model, a new connection is made that involves a mix of unexpectedness and insight and has the potential to lead to a valuable outcome. Projections are made on the potential value of the outcome and actions are taken to exploit the connection, leading to an (unanticipated) valuable outcome. Originality/value The model provides researchers across disciplines with a structured means of understanding and describing serendipitous experiences.
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