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Education QUESTION #11616
Question 1
The reasoning process that moves from specific observations or examples to broader general conclusions is referred to as _____ thinking.
  • Deductive
  • Inductive✔️
  • Indirect
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation

Inductive reasoning moves from specific instances to general principles (specific → general). Deductive reasoning is the opposite: it starts with a general principle and applies it to specific cases (general → specific). Remember: Inductive = Instances lead to Ideas.

Correct Answer: B — Inductive.