When Reasoning Proceeds from a General Rule or Principle to a Specific

question 44

Multiple Choice

When reasoning proceeds from a general rule or principle to a specific case, it is BEST described as:

• A) scientific reasoning.
• B) inductive reasoning.
• C) critical thinking.
• D) deductive reasoning.

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Definitions:

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