A decision maker is using deduction when he or she begins with a ________ and uses it to ________.
A) specific conclusion; create a general rule
B) specific conclusion; draw another specific conclusion
C) general rule; create another general rule
D) general rule; draw a specific conclusion

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Deductive reasoning involves starting with a general rule or premise and using it to draw a specific conclusion. Therefore, the decision maker in this scenario would start with a general rule and use it to draw a specific conclusion, making choice D the correct answer.

A Decision Maker Is Using Deduction When He or She