Miriam Engages in Deductive Reasoning

Multiple Choice

Miriam engages in deductive reasoning. Which of the following statements is a prerequisite if her conclusions are to be correct?

A) Her general conclusion from specific evidence is not a causal inference.
B) Her ability to selectively attend to information that supports her general beliefs is logically fallacious.
C) The conclusion is corroborated by an independent party.
D) The general statement upon which she bases her specific premise is true.