How Do Inductive and Deductive Approaches to Social Theory and Research

question 65

Multiple Choice

How do inductive and deductive approaches to social theory and research differ?

• A)Inductive begins at the top of society and moves toward the bottom.Deductive begins at the bottom of society and moves toward the top.
• B)Inductive begins with small things and moves toward big things.Deductive begins with big things and moves toward small things.
• C)Inductive begins with concrete or observable things and moves toward abstract or theoretical ideas.Deductive begins with abstract or theoretical ideas and moves toward concrete or observable things.
• D)Inductive begins with big things at the top of society and moves toward small things at the bottom of society.Deductive begins at the bottom with small things and moves toward big things at the top.
• E)Inductive begins with the abstract or theoretical ideas and moves toward the concrete or observable.Deductive begins with concrete or observable things and moves toward abstract or theoretical ideas.

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