Using observations of a small number of humans to make a statement about human behavior in general is an example of ____ reasoning.
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) practical
D) predictive

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Inductive reasoning involves using specific observations to make a general conclusion or statement. In this case, the small number of humans observed is specific, and the statement being made about human behavior in general is general. Therefore, this is an example of inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning, on the other hand, involves starting with a general premise and applying it to a specific case, which is not the case here. Practical and predictive are not relevant to this question.

Using Observations of a Small Number of Humans to Make