Quiz about Deduction and Induction

Question 1

Properties of inductive reasoning

Accepted Answer

Logically true. May or may not be Realistically true

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Logically false. May or may not be Realistically true

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Logically true. Realistically true

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Logically false. Realistically true

Question 2

Properties of deductive reasoning

Accepted Answer

Logically true. Realistically true

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Logically false. May or may not be Realistically true

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Logically false. Realistically true

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Logically true. May or may not be Realistically true

Question 3

Premise 1: Mango is a fruit.

Premise 2: The box is full of fruits.

Conclusion: The box is full of mangoes.

Accepted Answer

Inductive reasoning

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Deductive reasoning

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Inductivity

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Deductivity

Question 4

Select the correct conclusion.

Premise 1 : All the acute angle are less than 90^o.

Premise 2 : x + y is acute angle.

Conclusion : .................................................................

Accepted Answer

x + y less than 90^o.

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x + y more than 90^o.

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x + y is not a acute angle.

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x + y is acute angle.

Question 5

What is the meaning of deductive argument?

Choose the correct answer.

Accepted Answer

Sentences that have the correct premise and conclusion.

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Sentences that are questions, instructions and calls.

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Sentences that have strong premise and high reliability.

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Sentences that have a weak premise and lower reliability.

Question 6

What is the meaning of inductive argument?

Choose the correct answer.

Accepted Answer

The sentence has a premise that is intended only to confirm the argument.

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Sentences that are questions, instructions and calls.

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Sentences that have strong premise and high reliability

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The sentence has the correct premise and conclusion.

Question 7

State whether the conclusion made in the following case is through deduction or induction.

6 = 3 + 3

8 = 3 + 5

10 = 3 + 7

12 = 5 + 7

14 = 3 + 11

Conclusion:

All even numbers greater than 4 can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers

Accepted Answer

Induction

Answer

Deduction

Question 8

State whether the conclusion made in the following case is through deduction or induction.

All equations which can be written in the form of ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b and c are constants, are quadratic equations.

The equation 2x(x - 1) = 5 can be written as 2x² - 2x - 5 = 0.

Conclusion :

2x(x - 1) = 5 is a quadratic equation

Accepted Answer

Deductive

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Inductive

Question 9

Determine whether the following argument is inductive argument or deductive argument.

All the pupils from Class 4 Bahagia perform on Teachers' Day. Jayanthi is a pupil from Class 4 Bahagia. Then, Jayanthi performs on Teachers' Day.

Accepted Answer

Deductive argument

Answer

Inductive argument

Question 10

Determine whether the following argument is inductive argument or deductive argument.

The sum of 11 and 3 is an even number.

The sum of 3 and 5 is an even number.

The sum of 5 and 7 is an even number.

The sum of 7 and 9 is an even number.

In conclusion, the sum of two odd numbers is an even number..

Accepted Answer

Inductive argument

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Deductive argument

Question 11

Determine whether the given arguments are strong or weak, and cogent or not cogent.

Premise 1 : The spoon is made of stainless steel.

Premise 2 : The frying pan is made of stainless steel.

Premise 3 : The cup is made of stainless steel.

Conclusion : All kitchenware are made of stainless steel.

Accepted Answer

The argument is weak and not cogent

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The argument is strong and cogent

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The argument is strong but not cogent

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The argument is weak and cogent

Question 12

Determine whether the given arguments are strong or weak, and cogent or not cogent.

Premise 1 : 24 is a multiple of 6.

Premise 2 : 36 is a multiple of 6.

Premise 3 : 40 is a multiple of 6.

Conclusion : All the multiples of 6 are even numbers.

Accepted Answer

The argument is strong but not cogent

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The argument is strong and cogent

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The argument is weak but cogent

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The argument is weak and not cogent

Question 13

Determine whether the given arguments are strong or weak, and cogent or not cogent.

Premise 1 : (a³)³ = a⁹

Premise 2 : (a⁶)³ = a¹⁸

Conclusion : (a^m)ⁿ = a^mn

Accepted Answer

The argument is strong and cogent

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The argument is strong but not cogent

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The argument is weak but cogent

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The argument is weak and not cogent

Question 14

Determine whether the given arguments are strong or weak, and cogent or not cogent.

Premise 1 : 2 x 5 = 10

Premise 2 : 4 x 5 = 20

Premise 3 : 6 x 5 = 30

Conclusion : The product of multiples of 2 and 5 end with digit 0.

Accepted Answer

The argument is strong and cogent

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The argument is strong but not cogent

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The argument is weak and not cogent

Question 15

Determine whether the given arguments are strong or weak, and cogent or not cogent.

Premise 1 : Cow have 4 legs

Premise 2 : Goat have 4 legs

Premise 3 : Giraffe have 4 legs

Conclusion : All animals have 4 legs

Accepted Answer

The argument is weak and not cogent

Answer

The argument is strong and cogent

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The argument is strong but not cogent

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