Reasoning from a general statement or principle to arrive at a specific conclusion is called ________ reasoning.

A) deductive
B) casual
C) inductive
D) analogous

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Reasoning from a general statement or principle to arrive at a specific conclusion is called ________ reasoning.A) deductiveB) casualC) inductiveD) analogous

Kaylin Grouchy · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Deductive reasoning starts with a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion.

Reasoning from a general statement or principle to arrive at a specific conclusion is called ________ reasoning.

A) deductive
B) casual
C) inductive
D) analogous

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