A scientist observes that a type of algae in the Atlantic Ocean died as ocean water became warmer. She believes that another type of algae in the Pacific Ocean will also die if the water becomes too warm. Which statement best describes the process used by the scientist?

A.

She is using inductive reasoning, and she has enough evidence to make this conclusion.

B.

She is using deductive reasoning, and she must test her predictions on the Pacific algae.

C.

She is using inductive reasoning, and she must test her prediction on the Pacific algae.

D.

Question

A scientist observes that a type of algae in the Atlantic Ocean died as ocean water became warmer. She believes that another type of algae in the Pacific Ocean will also die if the water becomes too warm. Which statement best describes the process used by the scientist?
	
	
 
A.
	

She is using inductive reasoning, and she has enough evidence to make this conclusion.
	
 
B.
	

She is using deductive reasoning, and she must test her predictions on the Pacific algae.
	
 
C.
	

She is using inductive reasoning, and she must test her prediction on the Pacific algae.
	
 
D.

anonymous · Answer

what is D.