Which of the following best describes the relationship between empirical observation and theory?
A) empirical observation guides theory logic of discovery)
B) theory guides future research which is empirically tested logic of justification)
C) both 'a' and 'b' are true - that is, there is constant interaction between theory and empirical observation
D) theory and empirical observation are independent of one another

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The relationship between empirical observation and theory is reciprocal. Empirical observations can guide the development of theories (logic of discovery), and theories can guide the direction of future research, which is then empirically tested (logic of justification). This constant interaction enriches both the development of theory and the accumulation of empirical evidence.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship Between Empirical