If your premises are "I didn't see any cars on Mackinac Island my first day here" and "I didn't see any cars the rest of the week either," then you might reasonably reach the conclusion, "There aren't any cars on Mackinac Island". This kind of reasoning is called ________ reasoning.
A) inductive
B) dialectical
C) deductive
D) formal

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Inductive reasoning involves using specific observations to draw a general conclusion. This scenario involves observations of not seeing any cars on Mackinac Island over the course of a week, which can lead to the general conclusion that there are no cars on the island. Deductive reasoning, on the other hand, involves starting with a general premise and using it to draw a specific conclusion, which is not the case here. Dialectical and formal reasoning are not relevant to this scenario.

If Your Premises Are "I Didn't See Any Cars on Mackinac