Jimmy argues that the fact that major-league athletes are bigger, stronger, and faster than they were 20 years ago is an indicator that steroid use among these athletes has increased. What type of reasoning is this?
A) analogy
B) testimony
C) sign
D) narrative

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Jimmy is using sign reasoning, which involves concluding that the presence of one thing indicates the presence of another. In this case, the increase in size, strength, and speed of athletes is taken as a sign of increased steroid use.

Jimmy Argues That the Fact That Major-League Athletes Are Bigger