A researcher observes that most teens entering a café choose to sit near other occupied tables, whereas most retirees choose a table that is farther away from other customers. The researcher then theorizes that youth like to feel that they are part of a larger group of people, whereas the elderly are more comfortable being alone. This is an example of which kind of research approach?
a.) deductive reasoning
b.) inductive reasoning
c.) quantitative research
d.) case study
Answer: b.) inductive reasoning
FEEDBACK: An inductive approach starts with empirical observations and then moves toward formulation of a theory.
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