2.4A Inductive vs. Deductive

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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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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion.

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Example of deductive reasoning: Snakes are reptiles and reptiles are cold-blooded; therefore, snakes are cold-blooded. What type of reasoning is this?

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Deductive

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What type of reasoning makes predictions based on patterns and observations?

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Inductive

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Determine the type of reasoning: Gas prices have gone down for the past few days. The price of gas will go down tomorrow.

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Inductive

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What does deductive reasoning use to form its arguments?

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Facts, definitions, accepted properties, and laws of logic.

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Example of inductive reasoning: In the sequence, 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, the next most probable number is 22. What type of reasoning is this?

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Inductive

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What is a key characteristic of deductive reasoning?

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It starts with general statements and moves to a specific conclusion.

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What is a key characteristic of inductive reasoning?

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It starts with specific observations and moves to a general conclusion.

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Can inductive reasoning lead to certain conclusions?

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No, inductive reasoning can only suggest probable conclusions.