Question

Which is an example of inductive reasoning?

Fruit is good for you, so cherries must be a healthful snack.
Calculus is difficult, so only people who are good at math excel at it.
Plants need sunlight, so Zack should plant his garden in a sunny spot.
Sasha made A’s in all of her classes, so she must be a good student.

Answer 1

Sasha made A’s in all of her classes, so she must be a good student.

“This statement starts from specific facts and proceeds to a conclusion, so it is an example of inductive reasoning”

Answer 2

D. Sasha made A’s in all of her classes, so she must be a good student.

Step-by-step explanation:

Inductive reasoning is a logical process in which we use specific observations of an action, situation, person, etc. in order to make a broad generalization, a general assumption or a “theory.”

Statement D starts from a specific observation: Sasha made A’s in all of her classes, and proceeds to make a broad generalization or conclusion based on that observation: so she must be a good student. This sentence, then, is an example of inductive reasoning.