DNA tests of blood found at the crime scene indicate a match with the defendant's blood. Therefore, the defendant must have been present at the crime scene.
A) Inductive, weak.
B) Inductive, strong.
C) Deductive, valid.
D) Deductive, invalid.
E) Inductive, cogent.

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This is an example of inductive reasoning because it makes a probable conclusion based on evidence (DNA match). It is considered strong because DNA evidence is highly reliable in linking someone to a crime scene, making the conclusion that the defendant was present likely true.

DNA Tests of Blood Found at the Crime Scene Indicate