The Statement,"Since Every Insect I Have Examined So Far Has

question 11

Multiple Choice

The statement,"Since every insect I have examined so far has six legs,I conclude that all insects must have six legs." is an example of

• A)inductive reasoning.
• B)deductive reasoning.
• C)hypothesis testing.
• D)reductive reasoning.
• E)parsimony.

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The speed at which the overall price level of goods and services increases, leading to a decline in purchasing power.

Compounded Quarterly

A method in which interest is added to the principal sum of a deposit or loan every three months, leading to interest on interest.

Compounded Monthly

Interest on an investment or loan that is calculated and added to the principal balance once a month, leading to faster growth.

Semi-Annually Compounded

A rephrasing of "compounded semi-annually," where interest is calculated twice a year on the initial principal and previously accumulated interest.