alleryDeductive reasoning is the process of drawing what?
AProbable guesses
BValid inferences
CRandom samples
DLikely causes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Valid inferences
1. Deduction moves from premises to a conclusion.
2. It is the process of drawing valid inferences.
3. Guesses and samples belong to inductive reasoning.
_Source: Wikipedia, Deductive reasoning, lead section_
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