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BIO 101 Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma Objective Question

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Arriving at a general conclusion based on repeated observations is __________ reasoning.
Options
A deductive
B inductive
Correct Answer
C abductive
D reductive
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Arriving at a general conclusion based on repeated observations is inductive reasoning.

Hint

This type of reasoning moves from specific observations to general principles.

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