The inductive method of theory formulation is based on ___________, whereas the deductive method of theory formulation is based on_________.
A) Fact; fiction
B) Fact; opinion
C) Fact; inference
D) Inference; opinion
E) Inference; fact

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The inductive method involves deriving general principles from specific observations (fact to inference), while the deductive method involves reasoning from general principles to specific cases (inference to fact).

The Inductive Method of Theory Formulation Is Based on ___________