The type of logical reasoning that moves from a general premise about a class to a conclusion about a particular member of the class is called
A) transitive inference.
B) inductive reasoning.
C) deductive reasoning.
D) horizontal decalage.

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Deductive reasoning is the process of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion. It starts with a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. This is in contrast to inductive reasoning, which begins with observations and moves toward generalizations and theories.

The Type of Logical Reasoning That Moves from a General