Makita studied the literature on binge drinking and discovered a pattern between gender and binge drinking that might be logically and theoretically expected.She then did her study of college students and drinking.Which approach is reflected?
A)deductive
B)transductive
C)applied
D)inductive
E)reductive

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Makita's approach is deductive because she started with a general pattern or theory from existing literature and then conducted her study to see if this pattern held true in a specific context (college students and drinking).

Makita Studied the Literature on Binge Drinking and Discovered a Pattern