Before they ran any actual experiments, Darley and Latané based the development of their theory of diffusion of responsibility on the highly publicized murder of Kitty Genovese and a few other similar instances. This would represent an instance where science is utilizing __________ reasoning.
A)propositional
B)deductive
C)inductive
D)heuristic

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations. Darley and Latané developed their theory by observing specific instances, like the murder of Kitty Genovese, and then generalizing about human behavior in emergencies, which is a classic example of inductive reasoning.

Before They Ran Any Actual Experiments, Darley and Latané Based