Deductive/Inductive Reasoning

Front

Using the statements:
If it is Friday, then I will get paid.
It is Friday.
What is the conclusion?

Back

I will get paid

Front

If it is snowing heavily, then school will be canceled.
If school is canceled, the big test will not be given today.
It is snowing heavily, then...

Back

The big test will not be given today.

Front

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.  
If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.

Back

If the stereo is on, then the neighbors will complain.

Front

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.  
If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.

Back

If the sun is shining, then we will go on a picnic.

Front

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If Todd goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.  
If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.

Back

If Chris goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.

Front

What is the correct outcome based on the statement?
A dog with proper training will not misbehave.

Back

If a dog has proper training, then it will not misbehave.

Front

Inductive Reasoning means...

Back

Testing and observing patterns to make conjectures

Front

Deductive reasoning means...

Back

Making general observations of situations and applying them to specific situations.

Front

What can be concluded from the following statements?
If Tom goes fishing then he brings a pole.
If Tom brings his pole then he catches a fish.

Back

If Tom goes fishing then he catches a fish.

Front

Which of the following statements is valid based on the given scenario?
If Jason plays basketball, then Steve sits on the bench.
If Steve sits on the bench, then Ronald starts at center.
Options: If Steve sits on the bench then Jason plays basketball., If Ronald starts at center then Jason plays basketball., If Steve sits the bench then Ronald does not start at center., If Jason plays basketball then Ronald starts at center.

Back

If Jason plays basketball then Ronald starts at center.