ELC501

Deductive reasoning is a method of logical thinking that involves using both observation and experience to reach a conclusion.

• False

• True

• I'm not sure

• Really?

I start with theory

• Inductive

• A scientist

• Deductive

I tend to do qualitative research.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Don't know

All cats have a keen sense of smell. Fluffy is a cat, so Fluffy has a keen sense of smell.

What kind of example is this?

• Inductive

• Deductive

This form uses statistics based on a large and random sample set, and its quantifiable nature makes the conclusions stronger.

What kind of inductive reasoning is this?

• Sample

• Causal inference

• Statistical

• Predictive