analysis in which general conclusions are drawn from specific observations is called
a. deductive reasoning
b. inductive reasoning
c. reductive reasoning
d. productive reasoning

This is the process of making a prediction based on the results of prior observations of similar events.

Astudent measured the amount of carbon dioxide (co2) produced by yeast during an experiment. use the data in the table at the right to answer the questions below. which variable is the dependent variable?

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social