Inductive and Deductive Reasoning Quiz

What is the next term in the sequence 6, 12, 18, 24, ...?

• 32

• 28

• 30

• 34

Which of the following best describes deductive reasoning?

• making a conclusion based on specific examples.

• making a conclusion based on assumptions.

• making a conclusion based on personal feelings and emotion.

• making a conclusion based on logical reasons.

What is the next term in the sequence 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, ...?

• 19

• 15

• 9

• 17

What type of reasoning draws a conclusion based on collective experiences?

• Inductive

• Analogy

• Arguments

• Deductive

Which of the following is a valid conclusion to the statements below? In a parallelogram, any two consecutive angles are supplementary. In parallelogram ABCD, ∠A and ∠B are consecutive angles. Therefore, _________________

• m∠A + m∠B>180

• m∠A + m∠B<90

• m∠A + m∠B=90

• m∠A + m∠B=180

What number should come next in the sequence: 2, 6, 18, 54, ...?

• 108

• 162

• 216

• 148

Which of the following best describes inductive reasoning?

• making a conclusion based on accepted statements.

• making a conclusion based on specific examples.

• making a conclusion based on assumptions.

• making a conclusion based on logical reasons.

If 2x + 5 = 17, then _____________________.

• x=6

• x=22

• x=11

• x=3

All right angles are congruent angles. ∠1 and ∠2 are right angles. Therefore, ________________.

• ∠1≇∠2

• ∠1≅ ∠2

• m∠1≠m∠2

• m∠2≠90

Which reasoning is used in the statements 'Acute angles measure less than 90°. ∠A measures 65°. Therefore, ∠A is an acute angle.'?

• Argument

• Analogy

• Deductive

• Inductive