Question

Which sentence is the clearest example of inductive reasoning?

A. Moons orbit planets. Europa is a moon. Therefore, Europa orbits a planet.
B. Fruits are sweet. Candy bars are sweet. Therefore, candy bars are fruits.
C. The snake keeps escaping its pen. Therefore, it will continue to escape its pen.
D. Every time the dice roll, they show a 6. Therefore, the next roll will be 12.

Answer 1

Option C is an example of inductive reasoning, as it predicts future behavior based on observations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clearest example of inductive reasoning in the provided options is C. "The snake keeps escaping its pen. Therefore, it will continue to escape its pen." This is because inductive reasoning involves making broad generalizations based on specific instances or observations. In this case, the student is predicting future behavior of the snake based on its past behavior. Option A uses deductive reasoning, as it applies a general rule to a specific instance. Option B is incorrect because the logic does not follow reasonably from the premises - the conclusion is a non sequitur. Option D is erroneous for expecting two successive rolls of dice with a specific outcome, which is a misunderstanding of probability.