A study with the goal of testing the theory that playing classical music while studying is better for knowledge retention than rap music would be employing __________________ reasoning.

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Deductive reasoning involves starting with a general theory and then testing it through specific observations or experiments. In this case, the study has a specific hypothesis (playing classical music is better for knowledge retention than rap music) and is conducting an experiment to test it.

A Study with the Goal of Testing the Theory That