A mode of inquiry that reaches conclusions by moving from the general to the specific is called __________.

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Deduction is the mode of inquiry that moves from the general to the specific. It starts with a general principle or theory and applies it to a specific case in order to draw a conclusion. This is the opposite of induction, which moves from specific observations to broader generalizations. Abduction, argument, and logic are related to reasoning and argumentation but do not specifically refer to the mode of inquiry described in the question.

A Mode of Inquiry That Reaches Conclusions by Moving from the General