Which of the Following Sequences Best Describes the Deductive Logic $\rightarrow$

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences best describes the deductive logic of inquiry?

A) Theory $\rightarrow$ data $\rightarrow$ hypothesis
B) Data $\rightarrow$ theory $\rightarrow$ hypothesis
C) Data $\rightarrow$ empirical pattern $\rightarrow$ theory
D) Theory $\rightarrow$ hypothesis $\rightarrow$ data