Question

Select the correct answer.

What is the definition of "deductive reason"?
A.
The process of inferring general principles or rules from specific facts
B.
The process of concluding what must follow from one or more general statements of fact
OC.
The process of assessing the truthfulness of the argument presented
OD
The process of assessing the strength of the reasoning presented

Answer 1

Explanation: Deductive reasoning is a type of logical thinking that starts with a general idea and reaches a specific conclusion. It's sometimes is referred to as top-down thinking or moving from the general to the specific.