_____ is an inquiry process that begins with a specific observation, followed by data collection, a conclusion about patterns or regularities, and the formulation of hypotheses that can lead to theory construction.

A. Decisive reasoning
B. Deductive reasoning
C. Comparative reasoning
D. Inductive reasoning
E. Qualitative reasoning


Answer: D

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