Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding inductive reasoning?

  1. The premises seek to supply strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion.

  2. Inductive reasoning is also known as hypothesis construction.

  3. Mathematical induction is a form of inductive reasoning.

  4. Inductive reasoning allows for the possibility that the conclusion is false.

  5. Inductive reasoning is uncertain.
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Explanation

The definition of inductive reasoning excludes mathematical induction, which is a form of deductive reasoning.

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