Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?
A. You see the garbage truck pass your new house three Tuesdays in a row. You conclude that Tuesday is garbage pickup day in your neighborhood.
B. You define roses as having dozens of petals, a high pointed center, and strong perfume. You see a five-petaled flower and decide it is not a rose.
C. You have a general idea of what dogs and cats are. You meet a new animal, compare its specific qualities to that idea, and decide it is a cat.
D. You know that almost all birds are able to fly. You spot a bird sitting on a branch and predict that it will fly away as you approach.
Answer: A
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