Classification 4-1

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What type of reasoning goes from specific to general?

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Inductive reasoning is the process of reasoning from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories.

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True or False: A term is never defined by the category to which it belongs.

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False. A term can often be defined by the category it belongs to.

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True or False: Classification takes a very complicated world and tries to simplify it by putting things into categories.

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True. Classification helps to organize and simplify complex information.

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What type of reasoning goes from general to specific?

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Deductive reasoning is the process of reasoning from one or more general statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion.

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Define 'classification'.

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Classification is the systematic arrangement of entities into categories based on shared characteristics.

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What is the purpose of classification in science?

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The purpose of classification in science is to organize living organisms and objects to make them easier to study and understand.

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or experiences.

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Give an example of deductive reasoning.

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If all humans are mortal (general statement) and Socrates is a human (specific case), then Socrates is mortal (specific conclusion).

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Give an example of inductive reasoning.

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The sun has risen in the east every day so far; therefore, the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.