Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning

Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning

• Inductive (adj.) = using particular facts and examples to form general rules and principles

• Reasoning (v.) = the process of thinking about things in a logical way

Inductive Reasoning

• Inductive (adj.) = using particular facts and examples to form general rules and principles

• Reasoning (v.) = the process of thinking about things in a logical way

Inductive Reasoning

Multiple Choice

Pretend that you want to go to Coachella with friends this weekend.

Which of the following statements is the best example of using inductive reasoning to explain why you want to go this weekend?

• Coachella has a great reputation in the music industry, so I want to go and see!

• There are so many artists that will perform at Coachella, so I want to go!

• I saw YouTube clips and Instagram reels of influencers having fun at Coachella last year. Coachella looks so fun, so I want to go!

• I've never been to Coachella before, so I want to experience it!

• Deductive (adj.) = using using knowledge about things that are generally true in order to think about and understand particular situations or problems

• Reasoning (v.) = the process of thinking about things in a logical way

Deductive Reasoning

• Deductive (adj.) = using using knowledge about things that are generally true in order to think about and understand particular situations or problems

• Reasoning (v.) = the process of thinking about things in a logical way

Deductive Reasoning

Multiple Choice

Pretend that you don't want to watch the new Harry Potter movie with friends this weekend.

Which of the following statements is the best example of using deductive reasoning to explain why you don't want to go this weekend?

• I've heard that the Harry Potter movies are childish. I don't want to watch this new one because it's going to be childish, too.

• I watched the last Harry Potter movie, but I didn't like it. So, I don't think this new one will be good either.

• I don't like Harry Potter because I am not interested in magic.

• I don't want to watch the new Harry Potter movie because the actor is not that great.

Multiple Choice

Does this statement uses inductive or deductive reasoning?

1. I know Joe is a terrible cook, because I've eaten at his house three times and each time the food has been awful.

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Neither

Multiple Choice

Does this statement uses inductive or deductive reasoning?

1. Francois was French, so like all Frenchmen, we knew he would enjoy fine dining.

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Neither

Multiple Choice

Does this statement uses inductive or deductive reasoning?

1. Having seen three of Jackie Chan's movies, I can testify that he's brilliant.

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Neither