Use the Following Example to Answer a Set of Questions

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Essay

Use the following example to answer a set of questions:
Tom wants to examine the causes of domestic violence. He wants to start with social theory and then test some of its implications with data. He would like to explain the causes of domestic violence using independent variables derived from previous research.
Erica wants to explore factors related to domestic violence of Latino immigrants, where barely any research has been done. She wants to start with interview data she collected and then identify patterns in her data. She would like to inform future studies with this information.
Which researcher utilized deductive reasoning and which used inductive reasoning? Which type of research (qualitative or quantitative) and (explanatory or exploratory) did Tom and Erica conduct? Provide two differences between their studies.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical substances released into the blood and having effects on other parts of the body.

Weight Regulation

The process of maintaining a healthy body weight through a balance of energy intake and energy expenditure.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A numerical value derived from an individual's weight and height, used as a screening tool to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obesity.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender-diverse people.