What Uses an Inductive Method That Involves Collecting Data and Then

question 85

Multiple Choice

What uses an inductive method that involves collecting data and then generating theory by looking for relationships among categories?

• A) grounded theory
• B) chaos theory
• C) conflict theory
• D) scientific theory

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Definitions:

Categorical

Pertaining to data that can be divided into specific groups or categories that are qualitatively distinct.

Categorical Variables

Variables that represent categories with qualitative characteristics, such as gender, race, or yes/no responses, and do not inherently carry a numerical value.

Information

Data that have been processed, organized, or structured in a way that adds meaning or value, making it useful for decision-making or analysis.

Quantitative Variables

Variables that can be quantified and measured, having numeric values that represent different magnitudes of the variable.