Question

Decide whether inductive or deductive reasoning was used (or not possible).

Explain your reasoning.


At the beginning of the season, you watch Joe, Mark, and Sam tie in a race. At the end of the season, Joe beats both Mark and Sam by several seconds. You conclude Joe trained much harder than either Mark or Sam.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

**Deductive Reasoning**

In this scenario, deductive reasoning is used. Deductive reasoning involves drawing a specific conclusion based on general premises or information. Here's the breakdown:

1. **Premise:** At the beginning of the season, Joe, Mark, and Sam tie in a race.

2. **Premise:** At the end of the season, Joe beats both Mark and Sam by several seconds.

Given these premises, the conclusion that Joe trained much harder than either Mark or Sam is a deduction based on the specific outcomes observed. It's not a broad generalization but rather a specific inference drawn from the given information.