The Lazarsfeld approach to theory construction, because it assumed that research should begin with empirical observation, is said to be: a. Inductive b. Phenomenistic c. Audience centered d. Deductive

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The Lazarsfeld approach to theory construction, because it assumed that research should begin with empirical observation, is said to be: a. Inductive b. Phenomenistic c. Audience centered d. Deductive

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a. inductive

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inductive approach - preferred by Lazarsfield, approach to theory construction that sees research beginning w/empirical observation not speculation.

Inductive approach, also known in inductive reasoning, start with a set of observations and then they move from those particular experiences to a more general set of propositions about those experiences. In other words, they move from data to theory, or from the specific to the general.