Identify the correct sequence of steps in the process of deduction from the following :

1.Data Collection

2.Hypothesis Testing

3.Theory

4.Findings

5.Hypothesis Formulation

A5, 1, 4, 2, 3

B3, 5, 1, 4, 2 ✓ Correct

C5, 1, 2, 4, 3

D3, 1, 4, 5, 2

Correct answer: (B) 3, 5, 1, 4, 2

Explanation

The deductive process runs theory, hypothesis formulation, data collection, findings, then hypothesis testing.

Theory comes first because deduction derives testable claims from an existing theory.

Hypothesis formulation follows, converting the theory into a specific prediction.

Data collection and findings then supply the evidence for the prediction.

Hypothesis testing comes last, confirming or rejecting the hypothesis and feeding back to theory.

In the inductive process this order reverses, moving from observations toward theory.

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