Paula Begins to Notice That There Are Patterns to Where

question 39

Multiple Choice

Paula begins to notice that there are patterns to where people sit on the bus,and these patterns differ depending on whether the rider is male or female.Based on these observations,she generates a theory about the behaviors of men and women.This is an example of which kind of research approach?

• A) deductive
• B) inductive
• C) quantitative
• D) a case study

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