Question

If Walter waters his plants daily, then his plants will grow. Walter's plants are not growing. Thus, we can conclude Walter has not been watering his plants. Is this an example of inductive or deductive reasoning

Answer 1

The correct answer is - deductive reasoning

Step-by-step explanation:

Deduction reasoning is a general reasoning process that starts from a basic or general thought or idea and then a conclusion is based upon that idea. These ideas are presumed to be true and known. It is a deductive argument that based on known premises and conclusions would be specified.

Inductive reasoning provides specific cases to more general, but not necessarily true, conclusions. In the given question the ideas or premises are more specific and perceived to be true and the conclusion is specific thus, it is a deductive reasoning.