Which term would best describe the following scenario?
Vivian solved an equation. She showed all her steps and got the correct answer. What kind of reasoning did Vivian use to solve the equation?
A- convenient
B- inductive
C- predictive
D- deductive
My choice is D.
Which term would best describe the following scenario?
While standing outside the theater, Joan noticed that the first five people to leave the theater were wearing shorts. She predicted that the next person to leave the theater would also be wearing shorts. What kind of reasoning did Joan use to draw her conclusions?
A- convenient
B- inductive
C- backward
D- deductive
My choice is B.
Which term would best describe the following scenario?
After hearing all of the facts of the case, a judge decided that the defendant was not guilty. What kind of reasoning did the judge use?
A- convenient
B- inductive
C- backward
D- deductive
My choice is D.
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