Jimmy argues that the fact that major-league athletes are bigger, stronger, and faster than they were 20 years ago is an indicator that steroid use among these athletes has increased. What type of reasoning is this?

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Oneill

21 November, 01:28

Jimmy argues that the fact that major-league athletes are bigger, stronger, and faster than they were 20 years ago is an indicator that steroid use among these athletes has increased. What type of reasoning is this?

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Janelle Rojas · Answer 1

sign

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that in this scenario Jimmy is using sign reasoning to explain his position. This type of reasoning asserts that two or more things share a close relationship with one another. So much so that the absence of one would cause the absence of the other and vice versa. Which is what Jimmy is stating by saying that the athletes being bigger and the increased use in steroids are connected.