Reasoning - Abductive, Deductive, Inductive
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is deductive reasoning?
Back
Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is drawn from a set of premises. If the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of deductive reasoning: All mammals have hearts. A dog is a mammal. Does a dog have a heart?
Back
Yes, a dog has a heart.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is inductive reasoning?
Back
Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations or examples. It suggests that if something is true in many cases, it is likely true in general.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of inductive reasoning: 6 out of 8 students like video games. Can we conclude that most students like video games?
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Yes, we can conclude that most students likely like video games.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is abductive reasoning?
Back
Abductive reasoning is a form of logical inference that seeks the simplest and most likely explanation for observations. It may not always be correct.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of abductive reasoning: The grass is wet. What could be the reason?
Back
It probably rained, but it could also be due to someone watering the garden.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a premise in deductive reasoning?
Back
A premise is a statement or proposition that provides the foundation for a conclusion in deductive reasoning.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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