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 18% of all full - time four - year college students believe that student loan debt is the greatest problem on campus. a. this is an example of deductive reasoning because a general conclusion is reached based on a specific example. b. this is an example of inductive reasoning because a general conclusion is reached based on a specific example. c. this is an example of deductive reasoning because a specific conclusion is reached from general facts. d. this is an example of inductive reasoning because a specific conclusion is reached from general facts.

Explanation:

Inductive reasoning goes from specific observations to a general conclusion. Here, data from a sample of 1200 students on 100 campuses (specific) is used to make a conclusion about all full - time four - year college students (general). Deductive reasoning goes from general to specific.

Answer:

B. This is an example of inductive reasoning because a general conclusion is reached based on a specific example.