You might be using extrapolation as an approach for stating that:
A) since your professor's exam was easy today, the last one must have been easy too
B) you will have to study more for your exams
C) your professor's exam will have to be more difficult than the last two easy ones
D) since your professor's last two exams were easy, the next should be easy as well
E) your professor will not give another exam this semester

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Extrapolation involves making predictions based on trends or patterns observed in past data. In this case, the trend is that the professor's last two exams were easy, so it is extrapolated that the next exam should also be easy. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

You Might Be Using Extrapolation as an Approach for Stating