Charles has noticed that every time it rains, both his car and his lawn mower are hard to start up. On the basis of these observations, he develops a theory that humidity reduces the ability of gasoline to burn effectively. Charles's theory can be said to have been developed on the basis of which of the following?
A) The inductive method
B) The deductive method
C) The empirical method
D) The abstract method

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Charles's theory is developed through the inductive method, as he observes specific instances (difficulty in starting his car and lawn mower in humid conditions) and develops a general theory (humidity reduces the ability of gasoline to burn effectively) based on these observations.

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