Which of the following describes the deductive approach to research?A. A researcher makes empirical observations and then develops a theory based on these observations. B. A researcher develops several hypotheses to explain a correlation he or she has observed between two factors and then tests that theory. C. A researcher collects data, establishes causation, and then develops a theory to explain it. D. A researcher starts with a theory, forms a hypothesis, makes observations, and then analyzes the data to confirm, reject, or refine the original theory.

A researcher starts with a theory, forms a hypothesis, makes observations, and then analyzes the data to confirm, reject, or refine the original theory.  

Explanation:

Deductive approach to research involves developing a hypothesis and eventually carrying out a research to test the hypothesis in order to prove or disprove an already existing theory. On the contrary, inductive approach in research is aimed at developing a new theory from data collected from a research.

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