When using inductive reasoning:
A) conclusions follow necessarily from the premises.
B) conclusions are likely, but not certain.
C) the task is to determine whether a conclusion that is given is valid.
D) the two premises are assumed to be correct.

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or evidence. These generalizations are likely to be true, but they are not necessarily certain or guaranteed. Therefore, the correct answer is B: conclusions are likely, but not certain.

When Using Inductive Reasoning