Paula begins to notice that there are patterns to where people sit on the bus,and these patterns differ depending on whether the rider is male or female.Based on these observations,she generates a theory about the behaviors of men and women.This is an example of which kind of research approach?
A) deductive
B) inductive
C) quantitative
D) a case study

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This is an example of inductive research approach, where observations of patterns are used to generate a theory or hypothesis. Deductive reasoning would involve starting with a theory and using it to make specific predictions about observations. Quantitative research involves collecting numerical data, which is not necessarily present in this scenario. A case study involves a detailed investigation of a specific individual or group, which is also not present in this scenario.

Paula Begins to Notice That There Are Patterns to Where