Dr. Williams used the theory of differential association (theory that focuses on how associating and learning from delinquent peers influences crime) to collect and interpret data on vandalism committed in groups and individually. He invoked which type of process in conducting his research?
A) inductive reasoning
B) assessing feasability
C) deductive reasoning

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Deductive reasoning involves starting with a theory or hypothesis and then designing a research strategy to test the hypothesis. Dr. Williams used the theory of differential association as a starting point to collect and interpret data on vandalism, which is an example of deductive reasoning.

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