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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

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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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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 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.

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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

All chickens that we have seen have been brown; so, all chickens are brown. 

• Deductive
• Inductive

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It is dangerous to drive on icy streets.  The streets are icy now so it is dangerous to drive now. 

• Deductive
• Inductive

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Snakes are reptiles and reptiles are cold blooded; therefore, snakes are cold blooded. 

• Deductive
• Inductive