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Which statement best describes inductive reasoning?

It uses previously proven or accepted properties to reach a conclusion.
It uses observation of patterns and past events to reach a conclusion.
It uses any convenient method to reach a conclusion.

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It uses observation of patterns and past events to reach a conclusion.

Inductive reasoning
is a logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.
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