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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
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Mathematics
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9th - 11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is deductive reasoning?
Back
Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is reached by applying general principles to specific cases. It starts with a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is inductive reasoning?
Back
Inductive reasoning is a logical process where generalizations are made based on specific observations or examples. It involves looking for patterns and making predictions based on those patterns.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a syllogism?
Back
A syllogism is a form of deductive reasoning that consists of two premises followed by a conclusion. For example: Premise 1: All humans are mortal. Premise 2: Socrates is a human. Conclusion: Socrates is mortal.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a conditional statement?
Back
A conditional statement is an if-then statement that expresses a relationship between two events or conditions. For example: If it rains (condition), then the ground will be wet (result).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the contrapositive of a conditional statement?
Back
The contrapositive of a conditional statement 'If P, then Q' is 'If not Q, then not P'. It is logically equivalent to the original statement.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between valid and invalid arguments?
Back
A valid argument is one where if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true. An invalid argument has premises that do not guarantee the truth of the conclusion.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of inductive reasoning?
Back
An example of inductive reasoning is observing that the sun has risen in the east every day of your life and concluding that the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3
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