Explain the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning. Provide an example of both types of theorizing.
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Deductive reasoning starts from broad theories but proceeds to break them down into more specific and testable hypotheses. Inductive reasoning starts from specific data, such as interviews or field notes, which may focus on a single community or event, and endeavors to identify larger patterns from which to derive more general theories.
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a. Jivas. b. Nirvana. c. Vedas. d. Samsara.
SAGE News Clips: Prison OvercrowdingRunning at double capacity, the state of Alabama faces federal intervention if nothing is done to reduce prison overcrowding. Lawmakers, including state Senator Cam Ward, have introduced legislation that calls for nonviolent and drug offenses to be reclassified as Class D felonies, which gives judges more leniency in sentencing. Watch this video to learn more about overcrowding in Alabama's prison system.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 294, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements about the War on Drugs is TRUE?
A. Federal efforts to control psychoactive substances began in the 1970s during the War on Drugs. B. The Reagan administration reduced spending on drug education, prevention, and treatment. C. The Reagan administration reduced spending on federal law enforcement and the drug enforcement agency. D. Public policy on drugs has since been reimagined and no longer is built on these efforts of the 1970s.
Define the term scientific method and the five basic steps used in the scientific method.
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Zia takes Oxycontin for her shoulder pain and has been doing so daily for over 4 months. Her doctor stopped prescribing this drug for Zia 3 months ago, but she has found ways to purchase it without her doctor or pharmacist knowing about it. Zia may be addicted to __________.
A. inhalants B. hallucinogens C. MDMA D. prescription drugs