A- Day Inductive and deductive reasoning review

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or patterns.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is the Law of Detachment?

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The Law of Detachment states that if a conditional statement is true and its hypothesis is true, then the conclusion must also be true.

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What is a conditional statement?

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A conditional statement is an if-then statement that expresses a relationship between two propositions.

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Provide an example of a conditional statement.

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If it rains, then the ground will be wet.

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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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What is the conclusion in the statement: If it is Friday, then I will get paid. It is Friday.

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I will get paid.

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What does it mean to make a conjecture?

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To make a conjecture means to form an opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information or patterns observed.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning involves drawing general conclusions from specific examples, while deductive reasoning involves applying general principles to reach specific conclusions.

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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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What is an example of inductive reasoning?

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Observing that the sun has risen in the east every day and concluding that the sun always rises in the east.

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What is an example of deductive reasoning?

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All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.