Inductive and deductive reasoning

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is a type of reasoning that uses specific observations to make generalizations.

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a type of reasoning that uses generalizations to draw specific conclusions.

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Example of inductive reasoning: You see the numbers 2, 4, ... and decide the next number must be a ?

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6

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Example of inductive reasoning: This marble from the bag is black. Another marble from the bag is black. A third marble from the bag is black. Therefore, all the marbles in the bag are ?

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black

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Example of deductive reasoning: All men are mortal. Jack is a man. Therefore, Jack is ?

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mortal.

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What is the conclusion in deductive reasoning?

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The conclusion is a specific statement derived from general premises.

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What is the conclusion in inductive reasoning?

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The conclusion is a generalization based on specific observations.

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Inductive reasoning often leads to what type of conclusions?

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Probable conclusions.

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Deductive reasoning often leads to what type of conclusions?

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Certain conclusions.

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What is a key characteristic of inductive reasoning?

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It involves making predictions based on patterns observed in specific cases.