Forming a hypothesis based on available evidence and then testing that hypothesis in a specific situation are the initial steps that are often involved in
A) reasoning by analogy.
B) deductive reasoning.
C) inductive reasoning.
D) problem solving based on the use of metaphors.
E) creative thinking.

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Forming a hypothesis based on available evidence and then testing that hypothesis in a specific situation are key steps in inductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations from specific observations.

Forming a Hypothesis Based on Available Evidence and Then Testing