A top-down analysis is _____, whereas a bottom-down analysis _____.
A) information first; theme first
B) information first; theory first
C) theory first; information first
D) theory first; prediction first

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In a top-down analysis, the theory or concept is developed first and then information is gathered to support it, whereas in a bottom-up analysis, information is gathered first and then a theory or theme is developed. Therefore, the correct choice is C, where theory is developed first for top-down analysis and information is gathered first for bottom-up analysis.

A Top-Down Analysis Is _____, Whereas a Bottom-Down Analysis _____

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