Question

question 5 of 10
a form of reasoning called ____ is the process of forming general ideas and rules based on your experiences and observations.
a. deduction
b. induction
c. conduction
d. conjunction

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (deduction): Involves deriving specific conclusions from general principles, not forming general ideas from observations. Eliminate.
• Option B (induction): Defined as reasoning from specific observations/experiences to form general rules or ideas. This matches the description.
• Option C (conduction): Related to heat transfer or electrical conduction, not reasoning. Eliminate.
• Option D (conjunction): A logical connective or part of speech, not a reasoning process. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. induction