Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning

The Giants have lost their last seven games. Thus, they will probably lose their next game.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

All students go to school. You are a student. Therefore you go to school.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

In the first month of school, Ian is late every Monday so he will be late next Monday too.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

Snakes have similar DNA sequences to lizards. Both snakes and lizards have scales. Snakes and lizards do not have eyelids. Snakes are related to lizards.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

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Fido has a tail, Rex has a tail, and Snoopy has a tail. Therefore, all dogs have tails.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

Type of reasoning that uses generalizations to draw specific conclusions.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Since it rained every Christmas day for the past four years it will rain on Christmas day this year.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

Type of reasoning that uses specific observations to make generalizations.

• Inductive

• Deductive

All men are mortal. Jack is a man. Therefore Jack is mortal.

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive

You see the numbers 2, 4, .... and decide the next number must be a 6

What type of reasoning was used?

• Inductive

• Deductive