3 Types of Reasoning Flashcard

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is a logical process where one identifies patterns or trends in data, forms a hypothesis, and then tests the hypothesis to see if it holds true.

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Describe the steps involved in inductive reasoning.

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1. Identify patterns or trends in the data. 2. Form a hypothesis. 3. Test the hypothesis to see if it holds true.

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process based on the concordance of multiple premises, leading to a conclusion that must be true if the premises are true.

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In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true, is the conclusion always true?

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No, the conclusion is not always true if the premises are true.

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Can inductive reasoning lead to a guaranteed conclusion?

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No, inductive reasoning does not guarantee a conclusion.

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What is abductive reasoning?

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Abductive reasoning is a form of logical inference that seeks the simplest and most likely explanation for observations.

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Give an example of inductive reasoning.

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Observing that the sun has risen in the east every day, one might conclude that the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.

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What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations, while deductive reasoning involves drawing specific conclusions from general principles.

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What is a hypothesis in the context of inductive reasoning?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through further investigation.

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Why is testing important in inductive reasoning?

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Testing is important because it helps to verify whether the hypothesis holds true based on new data.