
Reasoning Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Scarlett, Emma, and Arjun were observing different birds in their neighborhood. They noticed that sparrows chirped in the morning, pigeons cooed in the afternoon, and owls hooted at night. They concluded that different birds have different active times. What type of reasoning is this?
This is an example of inductive reasoning, where they used deductive logic.
This is an example of inductive reasoning, where they based their conclusion on emotions and personal beliefs.
This is an example of inductive reasoning, where they observed specific instances (bird behaviors) and formed a general conclusion.
This is an example of inductive reasoning, where they applied general principles to specific instances.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Priya observed different types of animals in her backyard. She noticed that lizards visited her backyard every morning. From this specific observation, she made a generalization that all reptiles visit all backyards every morning. Which type of reasoning did she use?
Logical Fallacies
Deductive reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oliver, Lily, and Aria are discussing a detective novel. They are trying to understand the detective's thought process. What is the detective using when he uses a set of well-known facts and universal truths to come to a specific conclusion?
The detective is using a process of making random guesses.
The detective is using deductive reasoning, a logical process in which a conclusion is derived from a set of universal FACTS.
The detective is using a type of mathematical calculation.
The detective is using a form of creative thinking.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jackson, David, and Aria are discussing a type of reasoning that starts with general principles and then applies them to specific situations. Which type of reasoning are they discussing?
Deductive reasoning
Analogical reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
James, Emma, and Jackson are trying to figure out who ate the last piece of cake. They have limited information and need to make a conclusion based on the best available explanation. What is this process called?
False Analogy
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Abductive Reasoning
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I see a cup of hot coffee left at a table with an open book sitting there too. I assume the person just went to the bathroom and will be right back. I am using what kind of reasoning?
Inductive reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Logical Prediction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is true?
Logical Fallacies are debate tactics that always work and make you look smart.
Deductive Reasoning is taking small samples and coming up with a big conclusion.
Abductive Reasoning is using background knowledge and pattern recognition to make a guess.
Inductive Reasoning is taking BIG FACTS to come to small conclusions.
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