What kind of reasoning is used in the following passage? The Amber Alert system has already proved effective in the states where it has been adopted. Because it has helped return kidnapped children to their parents in those states, we can be confident that it will produce similar results once it is passed into law in our state.

analogical reasoning

Explanation:

Analogical reasoning is a term that describes a form of logical or methodical reasoning which involves establishing common yardstick, similarities or relational points between two situations or conditions. Such that, common established relational points about one condition can be used to make assessment or reach conclusion on the other situation.

Hence, in this case, relating different states together in accessing Amber Alert system, to reach conclusion is a form of ANALOGICAL REASONING.

the median of the data is 4.

step-by-step explanation:

the median means the middle number of a given number.

to decide which one is the median, arrange in ascending or descending order. but sometimes, you may find two(2) number in the middle, but it's easy, just add them together and divide by 2.

so,   determine the median of the data. 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9

it is already arranged, count 3 times forward and 3 backward and the one left is your answer.

2,3,3,4,5,7,9

our answer is 4.

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the answer to your question is,

d. when a child was born.

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