A method of analysis that draws conclusions from data rather than general Principles already known...
ECONOMICS
JAMB 2019
A method of analysis that draws conclusions from data rather than general Principles already known is________
- A. Deductive reasoning
- B. Inductive reasoning
- C. Normative reasoning
- D. Positive reasoning
Correct Answer: B. Inductive reasoning
Explanation
The deductive reasoning method involves following one or more factual statements that have been established to arrive at a conclusion. Deductive reasoning aims at testing an existing theory. From the question above, there are existing data from which logical conclusions will be drawn and this makes it deductive reasoning. While inductive reasoning aims at developing a theory, deductive reasoning aims at testing an existing theory.
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