Explain the steps a researcher would take in building a theory

What will be an ideal response?

First, a researcher would propose a theory on the basis of existing evidence. Second, the researcher would use the theory used to make predictions, or hypotheses, about observable events. Third, the researcher would test his or her hypotheses through actual research, such as experimentation, surveys, or other methods. Fourth, if the results are consistent with the theory, then the theory's accuracy is increased, but if the results are not consistent with the theory, then the researcher modifies the theory and conducts additional tests. Finally, the theory is accepted as accurate or rejected as inaccurate.