Types of Reasonings Flashcard

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What type of reasoning starts with a general statement and then applies it to a specific case?

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Deductive reasoning

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Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to make generalizations?

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Inductive reasoning

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What type of reasoning involves forming a conclusion based on the most likely explanation?

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Abductive reasoning

Front

In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true, then the conclusion is always ________.

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valid

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What is the opposite of inductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning

Front

In abductive reasoning, the conclusion is the ________ explanation for the observed facts.

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best

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What type of reasoning is often used in detective work to solve crimes?

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Deductive reasoning

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Which type of reasoning is used when drawing conclusions from a set of premises that are assumed to be true? Options: Abductive reasoning, Inductive reasoning, Deductive reasoning, Analogical reasoning

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Deductive reasoning