Which Statement Below Is MOST Consistent with the Hypothetico-Deductive Approach

question 241

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is MOST consistent with the hypothetico-deductive approach to reasoning?

• A) Hypotheses are deduced from theories.
• B) Hypotheses are induced from theories.
• C) Theories are deduced from hypotheses.
• D) Theories are induced from observations.

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Definitions:

Investment

The allocation of resources, typically money, into assets with the expectation of generating income or profit in the future.

Machinery

Equipment with moving parts used to perform any type of work, often found in industrial or agricultural settings.

Equipment

Tangible property used in the operation of a business but not consumed or sold during the business cycle.

Independent Variable

In experiments, a variable that is manipulated to determine its effect on a dependent variable, independent of other variables.