Wug is a Martian and all Martians are green. Therefore, Wug is green. This is an example of ________ logic.
A) inductive
B) incorrect
C) invalid
D) deductive

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The statement is a classic example of deductive logic. It uses a general principle (all Martians are green) to draw a specific conclusion about Wug (that Wug is green). The argument is valid as long as the initial premise (all Martians are green) is true.

Wug Is a Martian and All Martians Are Green