Logical Reasoning Quiz 2

What exactly is deductive reasoning?

• Using specific examples to draw a general conclusion.

• A logical process where you start with facts to reach a specific conclusion.

• Making wild guesses without any clues or evidence.

• Letting your emotions lead the way in solving mysteries.

Which of these is a fun example of inductive reasoning?

• Seeing everyone in your class with glasses and thinking everyone in the school must wear glasses.

• Seeing it rain today and guessing tomorrow will be sunny.

• Noticing the sun rises every morning and expecting it to rise again tomorrow.

• Seeing a coin flip to heads five times and betting tails is next.

How does analogical reasoning stand out?

• Analogical reasoning compares numerical values.

• Analogical reasoning prefers emotions over logic.

• Analogical reasoning isn't limited to scientific concepts.

• It draws parallels between relationships of different item pairs.

What is abductive reasoning and when is it used?

• Abductive reasoning is used for forming hypotheses or making educated guesses with available clues.

• Abductive reasoning is exclusively for scientific experiments.

• Abductive reasoning is used to prove a hypothesis with undeniable evidence.

• Abductive reasoning involves making random guesses without any evidence.

What does 'inference' mean in logical reasoning?

• Making wild guesses without any solid evidence?

• Turning a blind eye to the information we have?

• Letting our emotions lead the way instead of facts?

• The art of drawing conclusions based on evidence?

What is a 'premise'?

• A statement or proposition that serves as the foundation for an argument or conclusion.

• A fancy name for a type of car.

• A rare species of bird known for its logical song sequences.

• A delicious dessert that makes you smarter with every bite.

What does a conclusion stand for in logical reasoning?

• The conclusion is the same as a hypothesis in logical reasoning.

• The conclusion is the final decision or judgment reached after considering all the evidence and premises.

• The conclusion is the middle point between the evidence and premises.

• The conclusion is the initial assumption made before considering any evidence.

What's the secret recipe for spotting a rock-solid argument?

• Go with whatever feels right in your heart.

• Let the mystical coin of fate decide.

• Consult the all-knowing magic eight ball.

• Check if the conclusion is a natural fit with the premises, like puzzle pieces clicking together.

How does counterfactual thinking help in logical reasoning?

• By imagining 'what if' scenarios, you explore different outcomes to understand the impact of various actions.

• It's like counting the clues you've collected, but for factual statements in your case file.

• Think of it as a red herring - it seems interesting but doesn't actually help in solving the mystery.

• It's the technique of retracing your steps, counting backwards to make sense of the clues.

What does the fallacy of affirming the consequent mean?

• It's when you think that if 'P then Q' is true, flipping it to 'Q then P' must also be right.

• It's the belief that an argument's conclusion is off the mark just because its premises don't hold up.

• It's dismissing someone's argument purely based on who they are, rather than the argument's merit.

• It's when you nod along to a conclusion just because it seems like everyone else agrees.