In the experiment with peacock butterflies, researchers noticed that the butterflies folded their wings and made hisses and clicks in the presence of bird predators. They therefore hypothesized that these behaviors helped the butterflies escape predation. Next, they predicted that removal of the spots on the butterfly's wings and/or removal of the ability of the butterfly to hiss and click will result in a greater risk of predation. To arrive at the hypothesis, the researchers used , while developing the prediction used .

A) deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning
B) inductive reasoning; deductive reasoning
C) critical thinking; inductive reasoning
D) pseudoscience; critical thinking
E) deductive reasoning; critical thinking

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In the experiment with peacock butterflies, researchers noticed that the butterflies folded their wings and made hisses and clicks in the presence of bird predators. They therefore hypothesized that these behaviors helped the butterflies escape predation. Next, they predicted that removal of the spots on the butterfly's wings and/or removal of the ability of the butterfly to hiss and click will result in a greater risk of predation. To arrive at the hypothesis, the researchers used ____, while developing the prediction used ____.

A) deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning
B) inductive reasoning; deductive reasoning
C) critical thinking; inductive reasoning
D) pseudoscience; critical thinking
E) deductive reasoning; critical thinking

Shion Nakashima · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The researchers observed the behavior of the butterflies and used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis that these behaviors were an adaptation to escape predation. They then used deductive reasoning to make a prediction about the effects of manipulating certain aspects of the butterfly's appearance and behavior.

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