Scientists Apply the Deductive Logic of Inquiry When They

question 14

Multiple Choice

Scientists apply the deductive logic of inquiry when they

• A) show how a hypothesis follows from a theory.
• B) infer empirical patterns from data.
• C) formulate a theory to account for empirical patterns.
• D) infer the validity of a theory from a set of data.

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Definitions:

Major Plans

Comprehensive strategies or sets of intentions designed to achieve significant goals or outcomes, usually requiring considerable resources and effort.

Trait Approach

A theory of leadership that suggests certain qualities or characteristics make an individual a natural leader.

Personal Characteristics

Innate or developed attributes of an individual, including personality traits, values, beliefs, and physical attributes, that define and distinguish them.

Leaders

Individuals who guide, direct, or influence others in a group or organization, often holding positions of authority.