Reasoning Quiz

What is inductive reasoning?

• Inductive reasoning is a type of logical reasoning that involves making generalizations or predictions based on specific observations or evidence.

• Inductive reasoning is a type of emotional reasoning.

• Inductive reasoning is a type of mathematical reasoning.

• Inductive reasoning is a type of deductive reasoning.

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What is deductive reasoning?

• A method of reasoning that involves making generalizations based on specific observations.

• A logical process to derive conclusions from premises or statements.

• A process of reasoning that relies on intuition and personal beliefs.

• A technique of reasoning that involves making conclusions based on emotions or feelings.

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Which type of reasoning starts with specific observations and then draws a general conclusion?

• Inductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

Which type of reasoning starts with a general principle and then applies it to a specific case?

• Deductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

What is an example of inductive reasoning?

• Every dog I have seen has fur. Therefore, all dogs have fur.

• Every bird I have seen can fly. Therefore, all birds can fly.

• Every car I have seen has four wheels. Therefore, all cars have four wheels.

• Every cat I have seen has fur. Therefore, all cats have fur.

What is an example of deductive reasoning?

• All mammals have hair. A dog is a mammal. Therefore, a dog has hair.

• All mammals have feathers. A dog is a mammal. Therefore, a dog has feathers.

• All mammals have scales. A dog is a mammal. Therefore, a dog has scales.

• All mammals have fins. A dog is a mammal. Therefore, a dog has fins.

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True or False: Inductive reasoning always leads to a certain conclusion.

• Sometimes

• True

• It depends

• False

True or False: Deductive reasoning always leads to a certain conclusion.

• Sometimes

• It depends on the situation

• False

• True %99

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What are the steps involved in the process of inductive reasoning?

• Making observations, Formulating a hypothesis, Testing the hypothesis, Analyzing the results, Drawing a conclusion

• Observing patterns, Developing a hypothesis, Conducting experiments, Analyzing data

• Formulating a theory, Conducting surveys, Interpreting results, Making a prediction

• Making predictions, Conducting experiments, Analyzing data, Drawing a conclusion

What are the steps involved in the process of deductive reasoning?

• Start with a general premise, apply specific observations, and draw a logical conclusion.

• Start with a logical conclusion, apply specific observations, and draw a general premise.

• Start with a general premise, ignore specific observations, and draw a logical conclusion.

• Start with a specific observation, apply general premises, and draw a logical conclusion.