Mathematical Ideas (13th Edition) - Standalone book
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780321977076
Author: Charles D. Miller, Vern E. Heeren, John Hornsby, Christopher Heeren
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1T
In Exercises 1 and 2 decide whether the reasoning involved is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning
Michelle is a sales representative for a publishing company For the past 16 years she has exceeded her annual sales goal primarily by selling mathematics textbooks Therefore she will also exceed her annual sales goal this year
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
Whether the given reasoning that “Michelle will also exceed her annual sales goal this year” is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning.
Answer to Problem 1T
Solution:
Inductive reasoning
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Michelle is a sales representative for a publishing company. For the past 16 years, she has exceeded her annual sales goal, primarily by selling mathematics textbooks. Therefore, she will also exceed her annual sales goal this year.
Explanation:
It is given that for the past 16 years, Michelle has exceeded her annual sales goal, primarily by selling mathematics textbooks. The conclusion is also that Michelle will also exceed her annual sales goal this year.
This general conclusion is made from observations of a specific example. Because, the reasoning goes from a specific example to a general statement, it is an example of inductive reasoning.
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