For his final research project, Lavonte derived three hypotheses from uncertainty reduction theory, tested his hypotheses through research, and found that only two of his hypotheses supported the theory. In this instance, Lavonte used what kind of an approach to communication research?
A) An inductive approach
B) A deductive approach
C) An intuitive approach
D) A transferable approach
E) A constitutive approach

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Lavonte used a deductive approach to communication research because he started with the theory and derived hypotheses from it, then tested those hypotheses through research. He used his findings to determine whether or not they supported the theory.

For His Final Research Project, Lavonte Derived Three Hypotheses from Uncertainty