SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: The Scientific Method's Use of DataClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 39, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What is deductive reasoning?
A. the process of starting from specific data and endeavoring to identify larger patterns from which to derive broader theories
B. the process of starting from broad theories and proceeding to break them down into more specific and testable hypotheses
C. the process of using both quantitative and qualitative data to test a hypothesis
D. the process of coming to a conclusion by means of critical thinking
Answer: B
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