What Example Illustrates the Conclusion That Can Be Drawn from Inductive

question 15

Multiple Choice

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from inductive reasoning?

• A) Bachelors are unmarried men and Danny is unmarried; therefore, Danny is a bachelor.
• B) Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore, all eagles have dark feathers.
• C) Most Ford vehicles are reliable, so the Ford you just bought will be reliable, too.
• D) All dogs have fleas; therefore, my dog has fleas.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by a company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Capital Stock

The original amount the owners paid into the company plus any additional paid-in capital to purchase stock in the company.

Long-Term Debt

An obligation for debt that is due to be repaid in more than 12 months.

5-Year Bank Loan

A financial agreement where a bank lends money to a borrower, to be repaid with interest over a five-year period.