Which of the following uses the deductive pattern of reasoning?
A) Students who got an A in COMM100 did not miss a single lecture. Kim attended all COMM100 lectures, so she will get an A in the class.
B) Kim did not miss a single COMM100 lecture, and she got an A in the class; therefore, all students who attended all COMM100 lectures will get an A in the class.
C) If you attend all COMM100 lectures, you will get an A in the class.
D) If you got an A in COMM100 that means that you attended all COMM100 lectures.

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Deductive reasoning starts with a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. In choice A, the reasoning begins with a general statement about students who got an A in COMM100 not missing any lectures and concludes that Kim, who attended all lectures, will get an A, which is a specific conclusion based on the general premise.

Which of the Following Uses the Deductive Pattern of Reasoning