Deductive Inductive Abductive

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• Inductive

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25 observations -lead to - a general conclusion.

• Deductive

• Inductive

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• Deductive

• Inductive

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• Deductive

• Inductive

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Which of the following is a basic concept in abductive reasoning?

• Identifying the most likely explanation for an observation

• Drawing a conclusion from a general rule

• Making a prediction based on past data

• Using emotional appeal to persuade

Answer explanation

Abductive reasoning focuses on identifying the most likely explanation for an observation, making it the correct choice. The other options relate to deductive reasoning, predictive analysis, or persuasion, which are not part of abduction.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Abductive

To graduate from the university, students need to earn 40 credits. James is graduating next week. Therefore, James earned 40 credits.

• Deductive

• Abductive

• Inductive

There are​ (a)   types of reasoning. ​ (b)   - uses specific statements to form a general conclusion. ​ (c)   - uses broad statements to make a specific conclusion. ​ (d)   - uses an event (usually a problem) and a piece of evidence to draw a conclusion.

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• Deductive

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Yesterday's episode of Spongebob Squarepants made me laugh. Today's episode of Spongebob Squarepants made me laugh. Every episode of Spongebob Squrepants will be funny.

• Abductive

• Deductive

• Inductive