Why Is It That Inductive Reasoning Does Not Involve a Proof

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Multiple Choice

Why is it that inductive reasoning does not involve a proof?

• A) We cannot prove the general from the specific.
• B) Mathematical induction only applies to deductive reasoning.
• C) We cannot prove the specific from the general.
• D) None of the answers is correct.

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