Asked by Jenifer Lalnunkimi on Jul 03, 2024

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Stana and Rick were discussing whether Chloe, a senior HR manager at their firm, had an advanced degree. Stana surmised that since all HR managers at the firm had advanced degrees and Chloe was the most experienced HR manager, Chloe must have an advanced degree. Which type of reasoning did Stana use?

A) Deduction
B) Fallacy
C) Analogy
D) Causality

Deduction

The process of reaching a conclusion based on the available evidence or facts.

Advanced Degree

A level of academic achievement beyond a bachelor's degree, such as a master's or doctoral degree.

HR Manager

A Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing employee relations, managing hiring processes, and implementing company policies.

  • Comprehend the various forms of reasoning and distinguish between instances of inductive and deductive reasoning.
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Quadir HargroveJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Stana used deduction by applying a general rule (all HR managers at the firm have advanced degrees) to a specific case (Chloe, being an HR manager, must have an advanced degree).