To Reason Deductively Is to

question 26

Multiple Choice

To reason deductively is to

• A)reason from the specific event to the general principle
• B)reason from the general principle to the specific event
• C)prove the hypothesis true
• D)to disprove the hypothesis

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Definitions:

Sample Approximates

Estimates derived from a sample that are used to infer characteristics of the overall population.

Research Hypotheses

Statements made by researchers that predict a relationship or difference between variables in a study.

Multiple Samples

The collection of two or more samples from different populations, which may be compared to each other in statistical analysis.

Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the research is concerned, from which a sample may be drawn for analysis.