In the city of Birthville, an elderly midwife who has been working at the community center for several years noticed that there were no deliveries in the month of May in a particular year. In her discussion with the matron of the clinic, she said, "There were no deliveries in May of that year." In scientific process, her response can be classified as:-

The correct answer is deductive reasoning.

Explanation:

Deductive reasoning plays an essential role in attaining a valid conclusion during a scientific process. It is considered as a fundamental form of valid reasoning. Deduction begins with a hypothesis or a usual statement that helps in finding the possible ways to attain a particular and a valid conclusion.

Deductive reasoning is used in examining hypothesis and theories in a scientific method. Deductive reasoning generally follows certain steps before reaching to an eventual inference. It plays an essential part in the process of making decisions. In arguments and decision making, it is used as a base to offer factual proof. Thus, in the given case, the response of the midwife can be classified as deductive reasoning.

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