
Types of Reasoning
Authored by Charles Martinez
Philosophy
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of reasoning starts with a general statement and then applies it to a specific case?
Analogical reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to make generalizations?
Abductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Analogical reasoning
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of reasoning involves forming a conclusion based on the most likely explanation?
Abductive reasoning
Analogical reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true, then the conclusion is always ________.
valid
random
false
irrelevant
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the opposite of inductive reasoning?
Abductive reasoning
Conclusive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Speculative reasoning
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In abductive reasoning, the conclusion is the ________ explanation for the observed facts.
worst
average
random
best
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of reasoning is often used in detective work to solve crimes?
Inductive reasoning
Analogical reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
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