Collecting Data Based on Observation Is an Example of ________;

question 32

Multiple Choice

Collecting data based on observation is an example of ________; analyzing this data to reach a conclusion is an example of ________ reasoning.

• A) hypothesis-based science; inductive
• B) the process of science; deductive
• C) discovery science; inductive
• D) descriptive science; deductive
• E) hypothesis-based science; deductive

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Definitions:

Mandated Reporters

Individuals required by law to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect to designated authorities.

State Laws

Laws that are established and enforced by the government of a specific state, as opposed to federal laws, which govern the country as a whole.

Duty To Warn

Duty to warn is a legal concept that obligates individuals, such as healthcare providers or therapists, to inform others if a specific individual poses a danger to themselves or others.

Autonomous Agent

An individual who acts independently, making choices and decisions based on their own free will and understanding.