Without generalizing, inductive reasoning is not possible.
a. true
b. false

true.

Explanation:

Inductive reasoning, in broad and basic terms, is a form of reasoning that entails proposing and studying a given number of premises or particular cases in order to reach a probable conclusion. For this matter, certainly, generalizing is unavoidable in inductive reasoning since it is virtually impossible to analyze all possible instances of a probable conclusion.  

thousands of people

explanation:

the cost of attendance or coa is an approximate budget for the cost of attendance of the whole academic year. in order to calculate this, universities take into consideration many factors like room and board, tuitions and fees, books, transportation and personal expenses such as medicine, laundry, clothing. all these factors combined make up the final sum to the cost of attendance in each university.