Question

Which statement best describes inductive reasoning?

It uses previously proven or accepted properties to reach a conclusion.
It uses observation of patterns and past events to reach a conclusion.
It uses any convenient method to reach a conclusion.

Answer 1

It uses observation of patterns and past events to reach a conclusion.

Inductive reasoning is a logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.