Which term refers to logical reasoning supporting claims or arguments?

• A. Well-reasoned justification
• B. Descriptive evidence
• C. Holistic approach
• D. Relevant judgements

Answer: (A)

Support for a claim that comes from logical reasoning is what this item targets. When a claim is justified in a logical, evidence-backed way, the argument is well-reasoned, with clear steps showing how the evidence leads to the conclusion. This term is used for that kind of argument: a well-reasoned justification is coherent, founded on relevant premises, and easy to trace from evidence to conclusion. It’s more than listing facts; it links them in a logical chain that supports why the claim is valid. Descriptive evidence, by contrast, describes what’s observed without necessarily forming that logical link to a claim. A holistic approach considers multiple factors together rather than focusing on the logical justification of a single claim. Relevant judgements are decisions or assessments that relate to the issue but don’t alone express the logical reasoning backing the claim.