Which of the following statements best illustrates inductive reasoning?

All swans we have seen are white; therefore, all swans are white.

All humans are mortal, and Socrates is a human; therefore, Socrates is mortal.

If it rains, the ground gets wet. It is raining, so the ground is wet.

All cats are mammals, and all mammals have hearts; therefore, all cats have hearts.

Identify the type of reasoning used in the following statement: 'Every time I have visited the library on a Monday, it has been closed. Therefore, the library is closed on Mondays.'

Neither Deductive nor Inductive

In the context of reasoning, which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

All men are mortal. John is a man. Therefore, John is mortal.

The sun has risen in the east every day, so it will rise in the east tomorrow.

I have seen only red apples in the basket, so all apples in the basket are red.

Every time I eat peanuts, I sneeze. Therefore, I am allergic to peanuts.

Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the past, winter has always been cold in Loei. Therefore, winter will be cold again this year.

Deductive

Inductive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jason just moved here from South Africa. Michael has blond hair. Therefore, all people from South Africa have hair.

deductive

inductive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Every time I've watered my plants, they have grown taller.
Therefore, if I continue to water my plants, they should keep growing taller.

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If it rains, the streets will be wet.
It is raining right now, so therefore, the streets are wet.

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When I have gone to the beach, I have seen seagulls.
Therefore, if I go to the beach tomorrow, I will probably see seagulls.

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All mammals are warm-blooded, and dogs are mammals.
Therefore, dogs are warm-blooded.

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All A are B.
All B are C.
Therefore, all A are C.

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning

In the past, winter has always been cold in Loei. Therefore, winter will be cold again this year.

Jason just moved here from South Africa. Michael has blond hair. Therefore, all people from South Africa have hair.

Every time I've watered my plants, they have grown taller.
Therefore, if I continue to water my plants, they should keep growing taller.

If it rains, the streets will be wet.
It is raining right now, so therefore, the streets are wet.

When I have gone to the beach, I have seen seagulls.
Therefore, if I go to the beach tomorrow, I will probably see seagulls.

All mammals are warm-blooded, and dogs are mammals.
Therefore, dogs are warm-blooded.

All A are B.
All B are C.
Therefore, all A are C.

Every time I have eaten peanuts, I have had an allergic reaction.
Therefore, I infer that I am allergic to peanuts.

The sun has risen in the east every morning I have been alive.
Therefore, the sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning.

All students who study hard pass exams, and Jane studies hard.
Therefore, Jane will pass her exams.

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Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning

In the past, winter has always been cold in Loei. Therefore, winter will be cold again this year.

Jason just moved here from South Africa. Michael has blond hair. Therefore, all people from South Africa have hair.

Every time I've watered my plants, they have grown taller.Therefore, if I continue to water my plants, they should keep growing taller.

If it rains, the streets will be wet.It is raining right now, so therefore, the streets are wet.

When I have gone to the beach, I have seen seagulls.Therefore, if I go to the beach tomorrow, I will probably see seagulls.

All mammals are warm-blooded, and dogs are mammals.Therefore, dogs are warm-blooded.

All A are B.All B are C.Therefore, all A are C.

Every time I have eaten peanuts, I have had an allergic reaction.Therefore, I infer that I am allergic to peanuts.

The sun has risen in the east every morning I have been alive.Therefore, the sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning.

All students who study hard pass exams, and Jane studies hard. Therefore, Jane will pass her exams.

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Every time I've watered my plants, they have grown taller.
Therefore, if I continue to water my plants, they should keep growing taller.

If it rains, the streets will be wet.
It is raining right now, so therefore, the streets are wet.

When I have gone to the beach, I have seen seagulls.
Therefore, if I go to the beach tomorrow, I will probably see seagulls.

All mammals are warm-blooded, and dogs are mammals.
Therefore, dogs are warm-blooded.

All A are B.
All B are C.
Therefore, all A are C.

Every time I have eaten peanuts, I have had an allergic reaction.
Therefore, I infer that I am allergic to peanuts.

The sun has risen in the east every morning I have been alive.
Therefore, the sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning.

All students who study hard pass exams, and Jane studies hard.
Therefore, Jane will pass her exams.