Question

1. the type of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion is called ______.

a. deductive reasoning
b. the scientific method
c. hypothesis - based science
d. inductive reasoning

Explanation:

• Option a: Deductive reasoning moves from general principles to specific conclusions, not from observations to general conclusions.
• Option b: The scientific method is a broader approach to scientific inquiry, not specifically about this type of logical thinking.
• Option c: Hypothesis - based science focuses on testing hypotheses, not on the process of moving from observations to general conclusions.
• Option d: Inductive reasoning is defined as using related observations to arrive at a general conclusion.

Answer:

d. inductive reasoning