Deductive reasoning assumes the accuracy of one's

A. Initial conclusions

B. major premises

C. Logical syntheses

D. stated facts

The correct answer is is: B. major premises

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning refers to a technique in logic and persuasive writing where valid and true premises logically lead to a valid conclusion. An example of a deductive argument is as follows.

Major Premises:

1. Monsoon season in India is from June-September

2. It is August now

Conclusion: Rainfall is expected in August in India

In the example above, there is a logical flow between the premises and the conclusion. In other words, from the major premises it can be deduced that rainfall is expected in August in India (conclusion).