Inductive vs. Deductive

Every cat I've seen has a tail. Therefore, all cats must have tails.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

• It's dangerous to drive on icy streets. The streets are icy now, so it would be dangerous to drive on the streets.

• Inductive

• Deductive

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

• Anyone born in late August to late September is a Virgo. Ashley was born on September 4th. Therefore, Ashley is a Virgo.

• Inductive

• Deductive

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Most of the books I have read by this author have been enjoyable. Therefore, the next book by this author will probably be enjoyable.

• Inductive

• Deductive

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The last three times I ate at this restaurant, the service was excellent. Therefore, the service will be excellent next time.

• Inductive

• Deductive

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

All birds have feathers. A sparrow is a bird. Therefore, a sparrow has feathers.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A type of reasoning that involves drawing a specific conclusion based on a set of general premises or principles.

• Inductive

• Deductive

A type of reasoning that involves making generalizations based on specific observations or examples.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The sun has risen in the east every day so far. Therefore, the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If it is a dog, then it has four legs. This animal is a dog. Therefore, it has four legs.

• Inductive

• Deductive