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What is inductive reasoning?

A Reasoning from general to specific
B Reasoning from specific observations to general conclusions
C A type of mathematical proof
D Reasoning without evidence

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Inductive reasoning goes from specific observations to general conclusions. Unlike deduction, inductive conclusions are probable, not guaranteed.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is inductive reasoning?" is Option B: Reasoning from specific observations to general conclusions.

The other options — A) Reasoning from general to specific, C) A type of mathematical proof, D) Reasoning without evidence — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: Inductive reasoning goes from specific observations to general conclusions. Unlike deduction, inductive conclusions are probable, not guaranteed.

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