Inductive reasoning

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What is an unproven statement based on observations called?

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Conjecture

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What are the missing numbers in the pattern: 23, 33, __, 53, ___, 73, ...?

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43, 63

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What are the missing numbers in the pattern: 12, 15, ___, 21, __, 27, ...?

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18, 24

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What is used to prove that a conjecture is false?

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Counterexample

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Inductive Reasoning is defined as:

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analyzing situations to make a conjecture.

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What is the first step in inductive reasoning?

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Observing patterns or specific examples.

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What is a conclusion drawn from specific examples called?

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Generalization.

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What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning makes generalizations based on specific observations, while deductive reasoning starts with a general statement and deduces specific conclusions.

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Provide an example of a conjecture.

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If it rains, then the ground will be wet.

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What is a counterexample?

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An example that disproves a conjecture.