Qualitative researchers most often follow an inductive approach. This means that ________.
A) they begin with a theory and then test the theory in the social world
B) they begin with a theory and adjust it based on what they observe in the social world
C) they test a theory and then write a critical analysis on how well it matches social reality
D) they start with the social world and then develop a theory that is consistent with what they see

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Qualitative researchers typically start with observations, interactions, or interviews in the social world and then develop theories that explain their findings, which is an inductive approach.

Qualitative Researchers Most Often Follow an Inductive Approach