BRANLIST FOR WHOEVER IS RIGHT and 10 points

Which approach to the theory-and-research cycle does the following sequence reflect: (1) specific observations suggest generalizations, (2) generalizations produce a tentative theory, (3) the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses, and (4) hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

The table represents a linear function. what is the slope of the function? –6 –4 4 6

If, while training for a marathon, you ran 60 miles in 2/3 months, how many miles did you run each month? (assume you ran the same amount each month) write your answer as a whole number, proper fraction, or mixed number in simplest form. you ran __ miles each month.