_____ Is an Inquiry Process That Begins with a Specific

question 14

Multiple Choice

_____ is an inquiry process that begins with a specific observation, followed by data collection, a conclusion about patterns or regularities, and the formulation of hypotheses that can lead to theory construction.

• A) Decisive reasoning
• B) Deductive reasoning
• C) Comparative reasoning
• D) Inductive reasoning
• E) Qualitative reasoning

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, leading to heart attacks and chest pain.

Atherosclerosis

A condition characterized by the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls, which can restrict blood flow.

Inflammatory Heart Disease

A condition caused by inflammation of the heart muscles or tissues, which can lead to various health complications, including myo- and pericarditis.

Valvular Heart Disease

A condition characterized by damage to or a defect in one of the four heart valves, affecting the blood flow through the heart.