Compared to a researcher using the deductive logic of inquiry, a researcher using the inductive logic of inquiry is less likely to
A) make use of field research.
B) make use of in-depth interviews.
C) formulate a hypothesis at the beginning of the research.
D) identify empirical patterns based on the analysis of data.

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Researchers using deductive logic typically start with a hypothesis or theory and then collect and analyze data to test the hypothesis. In contrast, researchers using inductive logic typically start with observations or data and then generate theories or hypotheses based on those observations. Therefore, they are less likely to formulate a hypothesis at the beginning of the research. Field research and in-depth interviews can be used by researchers using both deductive and inductive logic, and identifying empirical patterns based on the analysis of data is a key component of both approaches.

Compared to a Researcher Using the Deductive Logic of Inquiry