Theory and data have a two-way, mutually reinforcing relationship. One way researchers link theory with data is by deducing a hypothesis from a specific theory and then testing that hypothesis to see if it holds up in reality. What type of research is this called

What factor contributed most to the beginning of the women’s rights movement in the united states during the mid 1800s? a dramatic increase in women’s participation in the workforce b a shift in social attitudes brought on by increased sectional tensions c the experience of gender discrimination within reform movements d the granting of voting rights to african american men