Final answer:
The specifics provided about Feder's application of the deductive approach using relative dating to study Noah's Ark aren't coherent with the methodologies typically associated with archaeological studies of such nature. The question might be based on a factual error or confusion regarding scientific disciplines.
Step-by-step explanation:
How has Feder applied the scientific deductive approach to the study of Noah's Ark? Feder, like other scientists, would apply the scientific deductive approach by starting with a general theory and then seeking specific observations or evidence to confirm or refute that theory. In the context of Noah's Ark, the deductive approach might include looking for archaeological findings (a), examining historical records (b), or creating computer simulations (c). However, none of these directly correspond to option d, which is about using relative dating techniques to determine geological ages. Instead, option d would be a more apt description of the methods used by paleontologists or geologists to study fossils and speciation events, not the study of Noah's Ark.
In summary, while the scientific deductive approach indeed involves utilizing scientific principles, the given context for Feder's work and the specifics provided in the options do not align with a coherent application to Noah's Ark as described in the options a, b, c, and d.