Answering questions by analyzing specific observations and using them to come to a more general understanding is known as

inductive reasoning

empiricism

skepticism

deductive reasoning

inductive reasoning

Explanation:

We know that inductive reasoning starts with a series of observation and use it to frame a theory or a particular conclusion by inspecting the related topics.

Therefore, Answering questions by analyzing specific observations and using them to come to a more general understanding is known as inductive reasoning.

1. a)c-14 has two more protons

2. d)they have different numbers of protons, neutrons, and valence electrons; they are all gases at room temperature.

3. c) iron and nickel.