Consider the situation.
Scientists discovered a sedimentary layer of earth with high amounts of the element iridium. This layer was laid down about the time at which the dinosaurs went extinct. Iridium is rare in Earth’s rocks, but it is commonly found in meteorites. Scientists suggested that a large meteor impact caused a layer of dust to envelope Earth, which may have resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Which type of scientific reasoning is being described in the situation?
1.deductive reasoning
2.inductive reasoning
3.scientific empiricism
4.scientific rationalism
I think the answer is either 3 or 4
the correct answer is "Inductive reasoning", just took the exam :)
its not 3
well what is it then?
its not 4 either
Based on the provided information, the type of scientific reasoning being described in the situation is inductive reasoning.
Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations or drawing conclusions based on specific observations or evidence. In this case, scientists observed a sedimentary layer with high amounts of iridium present around the time of the dinosaur extinction. They then used this specific observation to make a more general conclusion or hypothesis - that a large meteor impact may have caused the extinction event.
Therefore, option 2 - inductive reasoning - is the correct choice in this situation.