3 Types of Reasoning Flashcard

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What is deductive reasoning?

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A logical process based on the concordance of multiple premises.

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Give an example of deductive reasoning.

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If all humans are mortal, and Socrates is a human, then Socrates is mortal.

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Can inductive reasoning lead to a guaranteed conclusion?

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No.

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Provide an example of inductive reasoning.

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Observing that the sun has risen every morning, therefore concluding that the sun will rise tomorrow.

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How is abductive reasoning different from deductive and inductive reasoning?

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Abductive reasoning involves forming a conclusion based on the best available explanation.

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What is inductive reasoning?

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A logical process that involves making generalizations based on specific observations.

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Give an example of abductive reasoning.

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Seeing a broken window and concluding that someone must have thrown a rock.

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What is the main difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning provides guaranteed conclusions, while inductive reasoning does not.

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What is an example of a premise in deductive reasoning?

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All mammals are warm-blooded.

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What is a conclusion in deductive reasoning?

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If all mammals are warm-blooded, and a dog is a mammal, then a dog is warm-blooded.