Since Gina and Tom have the same natural parents, it follows that they are siblings.
A) Deductive, valid.
B) Inductive, valid.
C) Deductive, invalid.
D) Inductive, strong.
E) Inductive, weak.

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This statement is an example of deductive reasoning because it draws a conclusion based on established premises (i.e. the fact that Gina and Tom have the same natural parents). Given the truth of the premises, the conclusion that they are siblings necessarily follows, so the argument is valid.

Since Gina and Tom Have the Same Natural Parents, It