Starting with theory, it was hypothesized that belonging to a visible minority group is associated with lower income in old age. Data were collected from visible minorities about their income, and the observations were compared to the theory. This is an example of
A) qualitative research
B) an inductive approach
C) a deductive approach
D) the scientific method
E) empiricism

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This is an example of a deductive approach because the researchers started with a theory and then collected data to test the theory.

Starting with Theory, It Was Hypothesized That Belonging to a Visible