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A conclusion based upon inductive reasoning is sometimes called?

A conclusion based upon inductive reasoning is sometimes called a generalization.

Here's why:

* Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to broader generalizations.

* Generalizations are statements that apply to a larger group or category based on observations of a smaller sample.

For example:

* Observation: I see five swans, and they are all white.

* Generalization (Inductive Reasoning): All swans are white.

This is an example of a generalization reached through inductive reasoning. However, it's important to remember that generalizations can be flawed, as they are based on limited observations.

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