Deduction and Speculation

What is deduction?

• Deduction is the process of guessing without any evidence

• Deduction is the process of adding premises to reach a conclusion

• Deduction is the process of ignoring premises to form a conclusion

• Deduction is the process of reaching a conclusion based on the premises or evidence provided.

What is speculation?

• Speculation is a risk-free way to grow wealth quickly.

• Speculation is the act of investing in low-risk assets with guaranteed returns.

• Speculation is the act of trading in an asset or conducting a financial transaction that has a significant risk of losing value but also holds the potential for significant gain.

• Speculation involves making financial decisions based on thorough research and analysis.

When using 'must' in a deduction, are we certain about the conclusion?

• Yes

• Maybe

• Always

• No

When using 'may' in a speculation, are we certain about the possibility?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Absolutely

In the statement 'He arrived late, so he must have missed the bus.', is the conclusion certain or uncertain?

• definite

• uncertain

• certain

• positive

In the statement 'She is not answering her phone, so she may be in a meeting.', is the possibility certain or uncertain?

• positive

• definite

• uncertain

• certain

What is the difference between 'might' and 'can't' in terms of speculation?

• 'might' indicates a possibility or uncertainty, while 'can't' indicates a strong belief that something is not possible.

• might and can't are interchangeable terms

• both 'might' and 'can't' indicate certainty

• 'might' implies impossibility while 'can't' implies possibility

When using 'could', are we suggesting a possibility or a recommendation?

• impossibility

• recommendation

• possibility

• certainty

In the statement 'He is a good student, so he should pass the exam.', are we suggesting a possibility or a recommendation?

• recommendation

• prediction

• certainty

• possibility

If someone 'could' do something, does it mean they 'should' do it?

• Depends

• Maybe

• No

• Yes