When using the method of agreement, a researcher
A) examines several cases with a shared outcome to see if they shared causal factors.
B) examines how a cultural object event or new social action) was received by people in the social setting or time period.
C) looks for events that do not occur, but which are expected.
D) begins with "empty boxes" of theory which she or he fills with details from the data.

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The method of agreement involves looking at different instances where a particular outcome is observed and identifying common factors in those instances that might be the cause of the outcome. This method assumes that if different occurrences of an outcome have one or more factors in common, these factors are likely to be related to the cause of the outcome.

When Using the Method of Agreement, a Researcher