Deductive Reasoning

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is deductive reasoning?
Back
Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does deductive reasoning use to form its arguments?
Back
Facts, definitions, accepted properties, and laws of logic.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can be concluded if the premises are true in deductive reasoning?
Back
The conclusion must also be true.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Law of Detachment?
Back
If 'p implies q' is true and 'p' is true, then 'q' must also be true.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of the Law of Detachment.
Back
If it is raining (p), then the ground is wet (q). It is raining (p). Therefore, the ground is wet (q).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Law of Syllogism?
Back
If 'p implies q' is true and 'q implies r' is true, then 'p implies r' is true.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of the Law of Syllogism.
Back
If it rains (p), then the ground is wet (q). If the ground is wet (q), then the flowers will bloom (r). Therefore, if it rains (p), then the flowers will bloom (r).
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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