alleryA doctor infers chickenpox from a child's rash and fever. Which reasoning is this?
AInductive reasoning
BDeductive reasoning
CAbductive reasoning
DCircular reasoning
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Abductive reasoning
1. Abductive reasoning seeks the best explanation of a phenomenon.
2. Chickenpox is offered as the best explanation of rash and fever.
3. Induction generalizes from many cases, which is not happening here.
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