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Question 18 of 20

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Which option is an example of inductive reasoning?
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A. All the cats I've seen are furry. Therefore, most cats are furry.
B. Water is wet. The lake is water. Therefore, the lake is wet.
C. May wears red every day. Therefore, May will wear blue tomorrow.
D. Licorice is black. My cat is black. Therefore, my cat is licorice.
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Answer 1

D. Licorice is black. My cat is black. Therefore, my cat is licorice

Step-by-step explanation:

Inductive reasoning is a method that starts with observation and moves backwards towards generalisations and theories. The conclusion is not logical.

So, saying that licorice is black, and my cat is also black, therefore my cat is licorice is a good example of inductive reasoning because the conclusion is not logical, and it is based on generalisation which is not true.