All kids like Jelly Bean. Sam is a kid. Therefore, we can conclude that Sam likes Jelly Bean. Which type of reasoning does this indicate?
A. intuitive reasoning
B. inductive reasoning
C. deductive reasoning
D. critical reasoning
Answer:C
All kids like Jelly Bean. Sam is a kid. Therefore, we can conclude that Sam likes Jelly Bean. Which type of reasoning does this indicate?
A. intuitive reasoning B. inductive reasoning C. deductive reasoning D. critical reasoning
Explanation: C) Deductive reasoning is defined as "reasoning from the general to the specific, or from the premises to a logically valid conclusion." In other words, identify two or more general premises (either known or assumed to be true) and then apply these accepted truths to a specific situation. The major premise is "All kids like Jelly bean." The minor premise is "Sam is a kid." The conclusion is "Sam likes Jelly bean."