Question

identify the reasoning process, induction or deduction. explain your answer. the data in the graph are from a random sample of 1200 full - time four - year undergraduate college students on 100 campuses. the bar chart shows the percentage of students identifying the greatest problem on campus. we can conclude that there is a high probability that approximately 20% of all full - time four - year college students believe that student loan debt is the greatest problem on campus. select the correct answer below. a. this is an example of deductive reasoning because a specific conclusion is reached from general facts. b. this is an example of inductive reasoning because a specific conclusion is reached from general facts. c. this is an example of deductive reasoning because a general conclusion is reached based on a specific example.

Explanation:

Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations (data from a sample of 1200 students on 100 campuses) to a general conclusion (about all full - time four - year college students). Here, a general conclusion about the percentage of all students believing student loan debt is the greatest problem is drawn from a sample.

Answer:

None of the given options are correct. This is an example of inductive reasoning because a general conclusion is reached based on a specific example (the sample of students).