Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

__________________________ uses specific observations to make generalizations.

• Deductive reasoning
• Inductive reasoning

__________________________ uses generalizations to make specific conclusions.

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning

Since all humans are mortal, and I am human, then I am mortal. 

• Deductive
• Inductive

All bears are mammals, all mammals have kidneys; therefore all bears have kidneys. 

• Deductive
• Inductive

All observed houses on South Street have roofs that are falling apart.  Sherry lives on South Street.  Her roof is falling apart. 

• Deductive
• Inductive

Brian wears green every day so green must be his favorite color.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

Lee got A's on her first 6 math tests so she concludes she will always earn A's on math tests.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

All students go to school. You are a student. Therefore you go to school.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.  
If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.

• If the neighbors complain, then the stereo will be loud.
• If the stereo is on, then the neighbors will complain.
• If the stereo is volume is loud, then the stereo is on.
• If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If Todd goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.  
If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.

• If Chris goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.
• If Todd goes to the movies, then Chris will go to the movies.
• If Sarah goes to the movies, then Chris will go to the movies.
• If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.