What Is Deductive Reasoning

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is deductive reasoning?

• A) starting from a hypothesis, then seeking out the evidence
• B) starting from a single case, then generating a hypothesis
• C) the process of testing evidence using extensive field research
• D) using ideological assumptions to create policy

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Definitions:

Tax System

The structured way in which taxes are levied in a country, including the collection, management, and expenditure of taxed income.

Regressive

Describes a tax structure where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower income earners.

Effective Average

A calculated mean intended to provide a more accurate or meaningful representation of a set of values, taking into account various factors.

Federal Taxes

Taxes collected by the national government, including income taxes and Social Security taxes.