RCMP Police Aptitude Battery (RPAB) · Question
Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?
Inductive reasoning makes broad generalizations from specific observations. Option B generalizes about all blue jays based on personal observation.
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Question: Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?
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- All birds have feathers; a robin is a bird; therefore, a robin has feathers. ✅ Every time I've seen a blue jay, it was loud; therefore, all blue Jays are loud.
- If it rains, the ground gets wet; it rained; therefore, the ground is wet.
- No cats are dogs; Fido is a dog; therefore, Fido is not a cat.
Correct answer: Every time I've seen a blue jay, it was loud; therefore, all blue Jays are loud.
Explanation: Inductive reasoning makes broad generalizations from specific observations. Option B generalizes about all blue jays based on personal observation.
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