Which of these is an example of inductive reasoning used to form a hypothesis?
A) Every fungus that has ever been studied absorbs its food; therefore, food absorption is characteristic of fungi.
B) All fungi absorb their food; if mushrooms are fungi, then the mushroom absorbs its food.
C) A mushroom is classified in the kingdom Fungi of the domain Eukarya.
D) The cell from a mushroom has a nucleus.
E) Fungi are not capable of photosynthesis.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inductive reasoning involves using specific observations to make a general hypothesis or conclusion. Option A uses observations of all studied fungi to suggest a general characteristic of all fungi.

Which of These Is an Example of Inductive Reasoning Used