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What is the assumption made in the induction step called?
AThe target claim
BThe base hypothesis
CThe induction hypothesis
DThe converse result
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The induction hypothesis
Assuming the statement for a particular n is named the induction hypothesis, and it is then used to reach n + 1.
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