The process of gathering empirical (scientific and specific) data, creating theories, and rigorously testing theories is known as ______.

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The process described in the question is the scientific method. This involves gathering empirical data, creating and testing theories. So, option B is the correct answer. Option A (the sociological method) is a term specific to the field of sociology and does not encompass all scientific research. Option C (data collection) is only one aspect of the scientific method, but it does not encompass the entire process. Option D (theoretical reasoning) is also only one part of the scientific method, but it does not encompass the entire process either, as it does not include data collection and testing.

The Process of Gathering Empirical (Scientific and Specific) Data, Creating