Which Approach Best Suits the Following Sequence of Events: Specific

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which approach best suits the following sequence of events: specific observations suggest generalizations;generalizations produce a tentative theory;the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses;and hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

• A)explanatory
• B)deductive
• C)normative
• D)inductive

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