John studied the motion of a pendulum. He used the same length of pendulum string, but two different masses. He measured the period of the pendulum with the same angle of displacement. In 100 trials, regardless of the mass, the period was the same, ± 1 percent. John concluded that the period of a pendulum swing is not dependent on the mass. In the scenario described, how did John determine his conclusion about the period of the pendulum's motion?

deductive reasoning from a valid principle

inductive reasoning

deductive reasoning from an invalid principle

circul

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John studied the motion of a pendulum. He used the same length of pendulum string, but two different masses. He measured the period of the pendulum with the same angle of displacement. In 100 trials, regardless of the mass, the period was the same, ± 1 percent. John concluded that the period of a pendulum swing is not dependent on the mass. In the scenario described, how did John determine his conclusion about the period of the pendulum's motion?

 deductive reasoning from a valid principle

       inductive reasoning

       deductive reasoning from an invalid principle

       circul

anonymous · Answer

last one is circular logic

shane_b · Answer

I suspect this is an example of deductive reasoning from a valid principle...but I'm not 100%.

anonymous · Answer

which one would you think it is then?

anonymous · Answer

@Shane_B

shane_b · Answer

deductive reasoning from a valid principle

anonymous · Answer

thanks so much :)

anonymous · Answer

oops it was deductive reasoning, oh well you were a big help anyways, thanks so much again :)

anonymous · Answer

i mean inductive reasoning