Kai Erikson went to Buffalo Creek,West Virginia in 1972 following a highly destructive flood.Based on his interviews with residents and after spending considerable time in Buffalo Creek,Erikson theorized that the damage to the social ties in the community caused by natural disasters were just as destructive as the physical damage to the affected community.Erikson's study is a good example of what kind of research?
A)descriptive
B)exploratory
C)inductive
D)deductive

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Erikson's study is an example of inductive research, which involves developing a theory or understanding based on observations and data collected from specific situations or cases. Erikson's observations and interviews led him to develop the theory that the damage to social ties caused by natural disasters was just as destructive as the physical damage.

Kai Erikson Went to Buffalo Creek,West Virginia in 1972 Following