Dressler and Farmer Hypothesized That Novice Marathon Runners Would Run

Dressler and Farmer hypothesized that novice marathon runners would run farther and longer if they were exposed to veteran runners who could mentor them through the early days of marathon training.The researchers began with existing theories,developed a new hypothesis,and then organized a research program to test the premise.Which form of reasoning did they use?

A) reductionist
B) deductive
C) inductive
D) empirical