Logical Reasoning - Inductive, Deductive, or Abductive?

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

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

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

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

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

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

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

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

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

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

The table next to me at Panera has a bowl of soup on it, but no one is sitting there. Maybe they are in the restroom and will return soon.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

6 of the last 8 students in the survey said they like to play video games. This means most students like playing video games.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

My dog likes to play fetch. My neighbor's dog also likes to play fetch. Maybe all dogs like to play fetch.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

Scientists use the scientific method. A chemist is a type of scientist. So, chemists use the scientific method.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

When a jury hears evidence in a court case and must decide which side of the case provided the best explanation for what happened.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive