Question

If you are given the information that in order to vote in a presidential election, you must be at least 18 years of age, and that Will voted in the last presidential election, you can logically conclude that Will is at least 18 years old. This is an example of using _____ reasoning.

A. inductiveB. deductiveC. conjunctiveD. descriptive

Answer 1

deductive reasoning.

.Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is B. deductive reasoning.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deductive reasoning refers to reaching a logical conclusion by following a series of true statements. In the example: it is true that you need to be 18 years old in order to vote, and it is true that Will voted. Logically, he must be over 18 years of age.

Deductive reasoning differs from inductive reasoning because the latter reaches a probable conclusion, as there is ambiguity in the statements.