The process of deduction in research has the following steps. Which are they?

1.Photo-copying the research material

2.Theory

3.Hypothesis and data collection

4.Data analysis, findings, confirmation or rejection of hypothesis

5.Preparing the index

A1, 2, 3

B2, 3, 4 ✓ Correct

C3, 4, 5

D2, 4, 5

Correct answer: (B) 2, 3, 4

Explanation

The steps of deduction are theory, then hypothesis and data collection, then data analysis with confirmation or rejection.

Statement 2, theory, is the starting point from which the reasoning proceeds.

Statement 3, hypothesis and data collection, derives testable expectations and gathers evidence.

Statement 1V, analysis and confirmation or rejection of the hypothesis, closes the deductive cycle.

Statement 1, photocopying research material, is a clerical task, not a logical step of deduction.

Statement 5, preparing the index, is a formatting task and does not belong to the deductive process.

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