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alex41 [277]
3 years ago
8

Forming a hypothesis is accomplished through _______ reasoning.

Chemistry
2 answers:
vfiekz [6]3 years ago
4 0
Deductive reasoning involves making broad observations and examining possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion, which is required in the formation of a hypothesis. Conversely, inductive reasoning involves taking specific observations and making broad generalisations from these. Therefore the answer is A.

Hope this helps!
spayn [35]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

a. deductive

Explanation:

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