In the deductive method, a researcher can begin his work with which of the following options?

A. Policy statements

B. Social identity of the researcher

C. Theoretical postulations

D. Exploratory data

E. By deriving a hypothesis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Deductive approach to research:

• A deductive approach to research is the one that people typically associate with scientific investigation.
• The researcher studies what others have done, reads existing theories of whatever phenomenon he or she is studying, and then tests hypotheses that emerge from those theories.

The deductive research approach consists of four stages:

1. Start with an existing theory and create a problem statement.
2. Formulate a falsifiable hypothesis.
3. Collect data to test the hypothesis.
4. Analyze and test the data.
5. Decide whether you can reject the null hypothesis.

Hence we can say that In the deductive method, a researcher can begin his work with theoretical postulations, exploratory data, and by deriving a hypothesis.