Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
When the premises provide conclusive grounds for the conclusion, the reasoning is
AInductive reasoning
BDeductive reasoning ✓ Correct
CIntuitive reasoning
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (B) Deductive reasoning — Conclusive grounds are the mark of deductive reasoning, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Conclusive grounds are the mark of deductive reasoning, so that is the answer.
★In deduction, if the premises are true the conclusion must be true.
★The support is total, not merely probable.
★Inductive reasoning gives only probable, not conclusive, support.
★So conclusive grounds identify deductive reasoning.
★So the answer is deductive reasoning.
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