Knowledge is obtained by collecting those facts which provide basis to the…

2023

Knowledge is obtained by collecting those facts which provide basis to the theory. This is related to which of the following principles:

  1. A.

    Phenomenology

  2. B.

    Inductivism

  3. C.

    Deductivism

  4. D.

    Constructivism

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Correct answer: B

The question describes obtaining knowledge by collecting facts to form a basis for theory. This process aligns with Inductivism, which posits that scientific knowledge is derived from empirical observations and data collection. Unlike deductive reasoning which starts with a hypothesis, inductive reasoning builds general theories from specific observations.

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