Which of the Following Is an Example of Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of hypothetical-deductive reasoning?

• A)Andrew draws his family tree and is able to understand that his mother is also a daughter,a sister,and a wife at the same time.
• B)Paula solves an algebraic problem by making plans to solve the problem and systematically testing each solution.
• C)Ann resolves a fight with her friend by offering a compromise,an approach that had always worked in the past.
• D)Viola learns how to play the piano by observing her mother closely while she plays the instrument,and then practicing by herself.

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (EPS) is a financial metric that represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating the company's profitability.

Excess Cash

The amount of cash holdings that exceed the normal operational needs of a company.

Stock Repurchase

A business operation where a company repurchases its shares from the market, leading to a decrease in the total number of shares available.

Repurchase

Another method used to pay out a firm’s earnings to its owners, which provides more preferable tax treatment than dividends.