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)dialectical
B)deductive
C)algorithmic
D)inductive

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This is an example of inductive reasoning because the conclusion is reached based on observed patterns or experiences rather than on a logical deduction from established premises. The conclusion is a probable hypothesis that could potentially be proven false if new evidence were to emerge, but it is the most likely explanation based on the available information.

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