Question

deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning in \the adventure of silver blaze\:

• deductive reasoning:
• horse is gone
• trainer is dead
• inductive reasoning:
• items in strakers pockets
• tracks leading outside the stable
• strakers cause of death
• silent dog

what does it mean to infer?

• to draw a conclusion based on emotion
• to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
• to draw a conclusion based on ethics

Explanation:

Inferring involves using evidence (like items in pockets, tracks, etc.) and reasoning (deductive or inductive) to reach a conclusion, not emotions or ethics.

Answer:

B. to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning