A researcher collects data from First Nations people about their aging experiences, and from the data discovers a number of patterns, one being that older First Nations women have very low incomes. This information is then used to formulate a theory about the aging of older First Nations women. This is an example of
A) quantitative research
B) an inductive approach
C) a deductive approach
D) the scientific method
E) empiricism

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Inductive approach starts with collecting data and then finding patterns and developing theories based on the data. In this case, the researcher collected data on aging experiences of First Nations people and found a pattern of low income among older First Nations women, which led to the development of a theory about their aging.

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