Which Is the Correct Order of Operations in a Top-Down

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct order of operations in a top-down approach?

• A) gather information; formulate theory; confirm or reject predictions
• B) make a theory-based prediction; gather information; confirm or reject predictions
• C) confirm or reject predictions; formulate theory; gather information
• D) gather information; confirm or reject predictions; formulate theory

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