Question

Kai Erikson went to Buffalo Creek, West Virginia in 1972 following a highly destructive flood. Based on his interviews with residents and after spending considerable time in Buffalo Creek, Erikson theorized that the damage to the social ties in the community caused by natural disasters were just as destructive as the physical damage to the affected community. Erikson's study is a good example of what kind of research?A. Descriptive.B. Exploratory.C. Explanatory.D. Deductive.E. Inductive.

Answer 1

Inductive research

Explanation:

Inductive research has no theory and research. This research method has little theory. These research methods have three steps:

• Observation
• Observe a pattern
• To develop a theory

Limitation of the inductive approach:

The conclusion drawn based on the inductive approach is not to be proven. Erickson's study above is an example of inductive research methods. It is invalidated.