In _____ Reasoning, One Begins with a General Premise and Draws

question 52

Short Answer

In _____ reasoning, one begins with a general premise and draws logical, specific conclusions from it.

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation, which can be tested through research and experimentation.

Theory

A coherent group of propositions formulated to explain a group of facts or phenomena in the natural world and repeatedly confirmed through experiment or observation.

Operational Definition

A definition that provides an objective description of how a variable is going to be measured and observed in a particular study.

Helpful

Providing assistance or benefit to others; capable of improving a situation or condition.