A recent survey reported that 74 percent of the American public believes that abortion should remain legal. Is this an example of empirical generalization?
A. True
B. False

Which of the following statements is a valid form of deductive reasoning?
Hot dog vendors obtain the most sales on Independence Day.

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A recent survey reported that 74 percent of the American public believes that abortion should remain legal. Is this an example of empirical generalization?
A. True
B. False

Which of the following statements is a valid form of deductive reasoning?
Hot dog vendors obtain the most sales on Independence Day.

GinnyAnswer · Answer

The 74 percent belief in legal abortion is an example of empirical generalization. Valid deductive reasoning follows established premises to ensure a true conclusion. An example of such reasoning is: 'All mammals have hearts; a dog is a mammal; therefore, a dog has a heart.'
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Anonymous · Answer

The 74 percent belief in legal abortion is an example of empirical generalization. Valid deductive reasoning follows established premises to ensure a true conclusion. An example of such reasoning is: 'All mammals have hearts; a dog is a mammal; therefore, a dog has a heart.' 
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