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According to David Hume, even if all the observations scientists make are consistent with a conclusion, it is always possible that they will eventually make a new observation that violates this conclusion and proves it wrong. This is known as the problem of ________________.
 
  A) deduction
  B) induction
  C) reasoning
  D) observational scope

Question 2

Most people believe strongly in gravity because they have repeatedly observed that when specific objects are dropped, the objects (e.g., pins, piatas, pianos) always fall to the earth. According to the text, this form of reasoning is referred to as:
 
  A) reasoning
  B) deduction
  C) induction
  D) validation



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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