Mathematics
Grade9
Easy

Question

Trey observed that running back Parker Graham fumbles the ball every time he runs to the left. Parker is running to the left. Parker will fumble the ball. What type of reasoning is this?

  1. Inductive reasoning
  2. Deductive reasoning

hintHint:

Reasoning is drawing conclusions using statements and pictures. There are two types of reasonings they are deductive and inductive. In deductive reasoning we use general statements or facts to draw specific conclusions out of it whereas in inductive reasoning we use specific observations to draw general conclusions. Here, we have to find the type of reasoning used to draw the conclusion.

The correct answer is: Inductive reasoning


    In the question the given statements are
    1. Trey observed that running back Parker Graham fumbles the ball every time he runs to the left.
    2. Parker is running to the left.
    The conclusion drawn is Parker will fumble the ball.
    Here, we have to find the type of reasoning used to draw the conclusion for the above statements.
    The conclusion is made on the basis of observations.
    So, inductive reasoning is used to draw the conclusion for the above statements.
    Therefore, the correct option is a, i.e., inductive reasoning.

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