Scientific Method of Acquiring Knowledge - Part 1

What is inductive reasoning?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
What is inductive reasoning?
Options
A. Moving from specific observations toward broader generalizations
B. Moving from a general premise to a specific conclusion
C. Rejecting all observations
D. Using authority instead of evidence
Explanation
Inductive reasoning identifies patterns in observations and develops broader conclusions that remain probabilistic rather than logically certain.
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