Deductive Reasoning

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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 does deductive reasoning use to form its arguments?

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Facts, definitions, accepted properties, and laws of logic.

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What can be concluded if the premises are true in deductive reasoning?

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The conclusion must also be true.

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What is the Law of Detachment?

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If 'p implies q' is true and 'p' is true, then 'q' must also be true.

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Provide an example of the Law of Detachment.

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If it is raining (p), then the ground is wet (q). It is raining (p). Therefore, the ground is wet (q).

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What is the Law of Syllogism?

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If 'p implies q' is true and 'q implies r' is true, then 'p implies r' is true.

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Provide an example of the Law of Syllogism.

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If it rains (p), then the ground is wet (q). If the ground is wet (q), then the flowers will bloom (r). Therefore, if it rains (p), then the flowers will bloom (r).

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What is an example of a deductive argument?

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All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

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What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

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

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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.