Which Statement Best Describes Inductive Reasoning

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes inductive reasoning?

• A) It starts with research and ends with theory construction.
• B) It starts with theory and ends with theory construction.
• C) It reflects the bidirectional relationship between theory and research.
• D) It is not a practical took for sociologists to use.

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Definitions:

Market Economy

An economic system in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, with little government intervention.

Internal Slave Trade

The trade of enslaved people within the borders of a country; in the United States, it particularly refers to the trade of slaves between states.

Wage Earners

Individuals whose primary income comes from their employment salary or wages, as opposed to investments or other sources.

Social Integration

The process by which individuals or groups of differing backgrounds come to live together within a community, sharing common norms, values, and practices.