Reasoning - Abductive, Deductive, Inductive

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This type of reasoning seeks to find an explanation. It is about thinking of a possible cause to an effect. It may or may not be correct.

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Abductive

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This type of reasoning begins with a general rule or fact and then creates specific conclusions based on the general fact. The specific ideas will be correct as long as the general idea is true.

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Deductive

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This type of reasoning starts with smaller facts or examples that lead to larger, general conclusions. The bigger, general conclusion may or may not be true.

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Inductive

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All actors in the Harry Potter movies are from the United Kingdom. Emma Watson plays Hermione in the Harry Potter series. Emma Watson is from the UK.

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Deductive

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The Chargers lost their first game. Then they lost their second game. They will have a losing season.

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Inductive

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4 out of 5 times I beat Corey at pool, and I'm going to play him tomorrow. So, I'll very likely win.

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Inductive

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A doctor examines a patient's symptoms and makes a diagnosis for what may be causing them to feel sick.

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Abductive

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All birds lay eggs. Penguins lay eggs. Emus lay eggs. Penguins and emus are birds.

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Deductive

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To graduate from the university, students need to earn 40 credits. James is graduating next week. Therefore, James earned 40 credits.

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Deductive

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What type of reasoning is used when you infer that someone will return to a table because their soup is still there?

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Abductive