Which type of reasoning is usually based on laws, rules, principles, generalizations, or definitions?
A. valid
B. inductive
C. sound
D. deductive

Question

Which type of reasoning is usually based on laws, rules, principles, generalizations, or definitions?
A. valid
B. inductive
C. sound
D. deductive

eclipsedstar · Answer

I think it's either A or D...

conqueror · Answer

Valid: (of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.

Inductive: characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances.

Sound: sound produced by continuous and regular vibrations, as opposed to noise.

Deductive: characterized by the inference of particular instances from a general law.

eclipsedstar · Answer

Okay, it's D. Thanks!

eclipsedstar · Answer

@Conqueror by the way your definition of "sound" is quite incorrect. Just a thought. XDD

conqueror · Answer

There were like 5 definitions for google...

eclipsedstar · Answer

lololol :3