Holmes points out that the importance of case or area studies in comparative education is due to the fact that ______ are necessary to the process of prediction.

Holmes points out that the importance of case or area studies in comparative education is due to the fact that ______ are necessary to the process of prediction.

(a) Contextual descriptions
(b) Policy Consequences
(c) Policy Outcomes
(d) Hypotheses Development

✅ Correct option: (d) Hypotheses Development
Explanation: Holmes states that case studies help build hypotheses, which are essential for predicting outcomes in comparative education.