Question

question 20 (1 point)
inductive reasoning is characterized by moving from:
a. general premises to certain conclusions.
b. universal truths to specific instances.
c. specific instances to broader generalizations.
d. logical necessity to probability.

Explanation:

Inductive reasoning involves observing specific instances and then formulating broader generalizations or theories based on those observations. For example, if one observes that every crow they have seen is black (specific instances), they might generalize that all crows are black (broader generalization). Option A describes deductive reasoning (general to specific - certain conclusions from general premises). Option B is also more in line with deductive reasoning (universal truths, which are general, to specific). Option D is not a standard description of the movement in inductive reasoning.

Answer:

C. Specific instances to broader generalizations.