An inference from one statement to another according to a set of rules of inference is called __________.
A) an induction
B) a deduction
C) a syllogism
D) a categorical imperative

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The description given fits the definition of deduction, where one statement (or premise) logically leads to another statement (or conclusion) based on a set of rules of inference. Induction involves reasoning from specific examples to generalizations, while a syllogism is a form of deductive reasoning that uses two premises and a conclusion. Categorical imperative is a term from ethics that relates to moral obligations.

An Inference from One Statement to Another According to a Set