Theory and data have a two-way, mutually reinforcing relationship. Researchers may make this connection by starting with a social theory and then testing some of its implications with data. What is this process called?
A) deductive reasoning
B) assessing feasability
C) inductive reasoning
D) clarifying social importance

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Deductive reasoning involves starting with a theory or hypothesis and then conducting research or experiments to test the theory's implications with data. This process moves from the general (the theory) to the specific (the data).

Theory and Data Have a Two-Way, Mutually Reinforcing Relationship