Inductive and Deductive Reasoning Review Warm-Up

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What is Deductive Reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is drawn from a set of premises that are generally assumed to be true. It starts with a general statement and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion.

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What is Inductive Reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is a logical process where specific observations or instances are used to form a general conclusion. It involves looking for patterns and making generalizations based on those patterns.

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Example of Deductive Reasoning: If all humans are mortal and I am a human, what can we conclude?

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We can conclude that I am mortal.

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Example of Inductive Reasoning: If all observed swans are white, what can we conclude?

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We might conclude that all swans are white, although this may not be true.

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What is a premise in deductive reasoning?

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A premise is a statement or proposition that provides the foundation for an argument or conclusion in deductive reasoning.

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What is a conclusion in deductive reasoning?

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A conclusion is the statement that follows logically from the premises in a deductive argument.

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What is the difference between Deductive and Inductive Reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning starts with general principles and moves to a specific conclusion, while inductive reasoning starts with specific observations and moves to a general conclusion.

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Can inductive reasoning lead to certain conclusions?

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No, inductive reasoning can suggest a conclusion but does not guarantee it, as it is based on observations that may not represent all cases.

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What is an example of a conclusion drawn from inductive reasoning?

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If you observe that the sun has risen in the east every day of your life, you might conclude that the sun always rises in the east.

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What is an example of a conclusion drawn from deductive reasoning?

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If all birds have feathers and a sparrow is a bird, then we can conclude that a sparrow has feathers.