The Process of Gathering Empirical (Scientific and Specific) Data, Creating

question 78

Multiple Choice

The process of gathering empirical (scientific and specific) data, creating theories, and rigorously testing theories is known as ______.

• A)the sociological method
• B)the scientific method
• C)data collection
• D)theoretical reasoning

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Definitions:

Deductive Arguments

Arguments where the conclusion logically follows from the premises, guaranteeing the conclusion's truth if the premises are true.

Generalization

The process of inferring common attributes or patterns from specific instances or examples, leading to a broad conclusion.

Numerous

Existing in large numbers or quantities; very many.

Various

Describing a group composed of many different elements or individuals.