Dr.Lancy develops a Marxian analysis of major social conflicts of the twenty-first century.Because he begins with an established theory that provides an interpretive frame,his study is
A)inductive.
B)abductive.
C)purposive.
D)deductive.

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Dr. Lancy's study is deductive, as he starts with an established theory (Marxian analysis) and uses it as a framework to analyze the social conflicts of the twenty-first century. Deductive reasoning involves starting with a theory or general principle and then testing specific cases or examples to see if the theory applies.

DrLancy Develops a Marxian Analysis of Major Social Conflicts of the Twenty-First