Understanding and Applying Different Types of Reasoning

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is deductive reasoning?
Reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Reasoning from general principles to specific cases
Reasoning based on assumptions
Reasoning based on emotions
Answer explanation
Deductive reasoning involves starting with general principles and applying them to specific cases. This contrasts with inductive reasoning, which moves from specific instances to broader generalizations.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes inductive reasoning?
Drawing a specific conclusion from a general statement
Making a generalization based on specific observations
Assuming a conclusion without evidence
Using emotional appeal to persuade
Answer explanation
Inductive reasoning involves making a generalization based on specific observations. This means drawing broader conclusions from particular instances, which is accurately described by the correct choice.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is abductive reasoning primarily used for?
To deduce conclusions from premises
To generate hypotheses based on observations
To confirm a hypothesis with evidence
To argue emotionally
Answer explanation
Abductive reasoning is primarily used to generate hypotheses based on observations. It involves inferring the most likely explanation for a set of data, making it distinct from deduction or confirmation.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?
All birds can fly. A penguin is a bird. Therefore, a penguin can fly.
All mammals have lungs. A whale is a mammal. Therefore, a whale has lungs.
Some dogs are brown. My dog is brown. Therefore, all dogs are brown.
I saw a swan and it was white. Therefore, all swans are white.
Answer explanation
The correct choice demonstrates deductive reasoning by applying a general rule (all mammals have lungs) to a specific case (a whale is a mammal), leading to a valid conclusion (a whale has lungs).
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the reasoning type: "The sun has risen in the east every day so far, so it will rise in the east tomorrow."
Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Emotional reasoning
Answer explanation
This reasoning is inductive because it draws a general conclusion based on specific observations (the sun rising in the east every day) to predict a future event (it will rise in the east tomorrow).
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scenario best illustrates abductive reasoning?
Concluding that it will rain because the sky is cloudy
Assuming a person is sick because they are sneezing
Inferring that a plant needs water because it is wilting
All of the above
Answer explanation
All scenarios illustrate abductive reasoning as they involve drawing conclusions based on observations: cloudy skies suggest rain, sneezing may indicate illness, and wilting plants typically need water.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the reasoning: "If all humans are mortal and Socrates is a human, then Socrates is mortal."
The reasoning is effective because it follows a logical structure.
The reasoning is ineffective because it lacks evidence.
The reasoning is effective because it is a popular opinion.
The reasoning is ineffective because it is too complex.
Answer explanation
The reasoning is effective because it follows a logical structure. It uses a syllogism: if all humans are mortal and Socrates is a human, it logically concludes that Socrates must be mortal.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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