A top-down approach is _____, whereas a bottom-up approach is _____.
A) information first; theme first
B) information first; theory first
C) theory first; information first
D) theory first; prediction first

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A top-down approach starts with a broad theory or general principle before breaking it down into more specific details or information. Conversely, a bottom-up approach begins with specific observations or data (information) and then builds up to a broader generalization or theory.

A Top-Down Approach Is _____, Whereas a Bottom-Up Approach Is