Which of the following illustrates the use of the inductive method?
A)Hypothesis,observations,accept or reject hypothesis
B)Observations,pattern finding,and generalizations
C)Theory,hypothesis,observations,generalizations
D)Theory,observations,and generalizations
E)Generalizations,theory,and observations

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The inductive method involves making observations, identifying patterns, and making generalizations based on those patterns. Choice B is the only option that describes this process. Choice A describes the hypothetico-deductive method, and choices C, D, and E involve a combination of different methods.

Which of the Following Illustrates the Use of the Inductive