Induction & Deduction

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What must be true for a conjecture to be considered true?

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A conjecture must be true in all cases.

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What is the process that uses facts, definitions, accepted properties, and the laws of logic to form a logical argument?

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Deductive Reasoning.

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What is the next number in the sequence: 1, -1, 2, -2, 3, ___?

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-3.

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What does Inductive Reasoning involve?

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Testing and observing patterns to make conjectures.

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What are the properties of inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is logically true but may or may not be realistically true.

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Define Inductive Reasoning.

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Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning in which a general rule or conclusion is inferred from the observation of specific cases.

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Define Deductive Reasoning.

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented.

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What is a conjecture?

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A conjecture is a statement that is believed to be true based on observations but has not yet been proven.

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What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations, while deductive reasoning involves drawing specific conclusions from general principles.

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What is a logical argument?

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A logical argument is a statement that uses reasoning to establish the truth of a conclusion based on premises.