Which among the following is NOT a common pattern of Deductive Reasoning?

Correct option is D

A Predictive Argument is NOT a pattern of deductive reasoning. Predictive arguments involve making conclusions based on future events or trends, and they rely on inductive reasoning rather than deduction. Inductive arguments, including predictive arguments, offer probable conclusions rather than certain ones.
Information booster
· Hypothetical Syllogism: A form of deductive reasoning involving conditional statements (e.g., "If A, then B; If B, then C; therefore, If A, then C").
· Categorical Syllogism: A logical argument that involves categorical propositions (e.g., "All A are B; All B are C; therefore, All A are C").
· Argument from Definition: A deductive argument where the conclusion is drawn based on the definition of a term (e.g., "John is a bachelor; by definition, a bachelor is unmarried; therefore, John is unmarried").
Additional knowledge
1. Deductive reasoning provides conclusions that are logically certain if the premises are true.
2. Inductive reasoning, such as in predictive arguments, deals with likelihoods and probabilities, not certainties.