When Considering Whether to Begin Scientific Research with Data or with Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

When considering whether to begin scientific research with data or with theory, it is important to know that the approach taken by most distinguished scientists is one that:

• A)combines both inductive and deductive processes.
• B)uses the deductive process only.
• C)uses the inductive process only
• D)uses the reductive process only.

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