Which supporting reason for the claim shown is most clearly a trend? In other
words, which
option uses abductive reasoning?
Claim: Our school should remove the vending machines that sell
unhealthy snacks.
A. Students who eat healthy foods generally perform better in
school.
OB. A school in Tarrytown removed its vending machine and many
students became healthier.
OC. Young people burn a lot of calories, and snacks like chips can help
replace them.
OD. Vending machines bring in money that the school uses to buy
athletic equipment.



Answer :

Answer: B. A school in Tarrytown removed its vending machine and many students became healthier.

Explanation: Abductive reasoning involves drawing a conclusion based on the best available evidence, often observing a trend or pattern and inferring the most likely explanation. Option B uses abductive reasoning by observing a trend in Tarrytown where the removal of a vending machine led to healthier students. This observed pattern is used to support the claim that removing unhealthy snack vending machines could similarly benefit students’ health at the given school.