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which option is the clearest example of inductive reasoning?

a. young snakes shed their skin often, so i should prepare for my snake to shed.

b. every rose has its thorn. therefore, any rose i pick will have at least one thorn.

c. the polls show 1 in 10 people so far have voted for green. green will lose.

d. all people are equal under the law. any person i meet is legally my equal.

Explanation:

Inductive reasoning involves drawing a general conclusion from specific observations or limited evidence.

• Option A uses a general fact to make a specific prediction (deductive).
• Option B applies a general rule to a specific case (deductive).
• Option C uses partial poll data (specific observation) to draw a general conclusion about the election outcome, which fits inductive reasoning.
• Option D applies a general principle to a specific instance (deductive).

Answer:

C. The polls show 1 in 10 people so far have voted for Green. Green will lose.