Question

Sandy earned A's on her first six geometry tests so she concludes that she will always earn A's on geometry tests.

Is this inductive or deductive reasoning?

Answer 1

Sandy's conclusion is an example of **inductive reasoning**. Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or experiences. In this case, Sandy observed that she earned A's on her first six geometry tests and generalized that she will always earn A's on future tests. This type of reasoning can lead to conclusions that are probable but not guaranteed, as it's based on limited evidence.