The process of collecting data and then synthesizing it to produce generalizations is called ______.
A) deductive reasoning
B) inductive reasoning
C) preductive reasoning
D) predictive reasoning

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Inductive reasoning is the process of collecting data and then synthesizing it to produce generalizations. Deductive reasoning involves starting with a generalization and then applying it to a specific case, while preductive reasoning and predictive reasoning are not widely recognized terms in the field of reasoning and logic.

The Process of Collecting Data and Then Synthesizing It to Produce