Characterizing empirical reasoning as inductive means that ________.
A) the conclusions of empirical arguments are presented as certain
B) the premises of empirical arguments are presented as true
C) the persuasiveness of empirical reasoning is not open to doubt
D) the conclusions reached by empirical reasoning are probabilistic

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Inductive reasoning involves drawing a conclusion from a set of specific observations or premises, and the conclusion reached is probabilistic rather than certain. Therefore, choice D accurately characterizes empirical reasoning as inductive. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they suggest a level of certainty or infallibility that is not characteristic of inductive reasoning.

Characterizing Empirical Reasoning as Inductive Means That ________