Which of the following is an example of hypothetical-deductive reasoning?
A. Andrew draws his family tree and is able to understand that his mother is also a daughter, a sister, and a wife at the same time.
B. Paula solves an algebraic problem by making plans to solve the problem and systematically testing each solution.
C. Ann resolves a fight with her friend by offering a compromise, an approach that had always worked in the past.
D. Viola learns how to play the piano by observing her mother closely while she plays the instrument, and then practising by herself.
Answer:B
Which of the following is an example of hypothetical-deductive reasoning?
A. Andrew draws his family tree and is able to understand that his mother is also a daughter, a sister, and a wife at the same time. B. Paula solves an algebraic problem by making plans to solve the problem and systematically testing each solution. C. Ann resolves a fight with her friend by offering a compromise, an approach that had always worked in the past. D. Viola learns how to play the piano by observing her mother closely while she plays the instrument, and then practising by herself.