Reaching a conclusion by looking at several examples is called _______ reasoning.
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
examination

Question

Reaching a conclusion by looking at several examples is called _______ reasoning.
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
examination

jlastino · Answer

deductive reasoning...sherlock holmes?

anonymous · Answer

presumably deductive

mertsj · Answer

Deduction is reasoning from the general to the specific
Induction is reasoning from the specific to the general.

mertsj · Answer

Deduction:  Theory, Hypothesis, Observation, Confirmation
Induction:  Observation, Pattern, Tentative Hypothesis, Theory
So in your example, I vote for induction.