When a scientist begins with a general theory from which testable hypotheses are developed, he or she is said to be using the __________ method.

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Deductive reasoning starts with a general theory or hypothesis and tests it against specific observations or data to see if it holds true. In this method, the scientist develops testable hypotheses based on the general theory and then collects data to either confirm or refute the hypothesis, which supports or disproves the theory.

When a Scientist Begins with a General Theory from Which