A sociological study explores whether there is any truth to the stereotype that women are bad drivers. Which of the following types of reasoning would be used in this type of study?
A) Inductive reasoning
B) Applied reasoning
C) Deductive reasoning
D) Conceptual reasoning

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In this study, a hypothesis is being tested using established theories and previous research on the topic (i.e. deductive reasoning). The hypothesis is that the stereotype that women are bad drivers is not supported by empirical data. Therefore, the study will use deductive reasoning to test this hypothesis by collecting and analyzing data to draw a conclusion.

A Sociological Study Explores Whether There Is Any Truth to the Stereotype