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A high school science class is asked to consider the following hypothetical rule: 'If a substance is blue, it will float in water.' They are then shown a blue rock and asked what they can conclude based only on the given rule. Which student response best demonstrates the ability to think abstractly and use hypothetical-deductive reasoning?
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A high school science class is asked to consider the following hypothetical rule: 'If a substance is blue, it will float in water.' They are then shown a blue rock and asked what they can conclude based only on the given rule. Which student response best demonstrates the ability to think abstractly and use hypothetical-deductive reasoning?