Question

Which method of reasoning reaches a general conclusion on the basis of a number of observations that form a pattern?

deductive reasoning
inductive reasoning
complementary reasoning
supplementary reasoning

Answer 1

I would say deductive. It means to deduce a conclusion from the observations, data, evidence, etc ...

Answer 2

Deductive reasoning

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning can be defined as the process of reasoning based on premises to reach a specific conclusion.

So, in this case, the statement indicate a method of reasoning based on a number of observations that can lead to a conclusion. That's just deductive reasoning, because those number of observations form the system of premises, from which a deductive logic is developed to get to the conclusion.

Therefore, the right answer is the first choicem, deductive reasoning.