Inductive Reasoning means...

Testing and observing patterns to make conjectures

In logic, what is a syllogism?

A) A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions

B) A fallacy that occurs when the conclusion does not follow from the premises

C) A rhetorical device used to persuade

D) A type of inductive reasoning

Which of the following best describes inductive reasoning?

A) Reasoning from specific cases to general principles

B) Reasoning from general principles to specific cases

C) Reasoning based on emotional appeal

D) Reasoning that uses analogies

What is the main purpose of a logical argument?

A) To persuade others to accept a conclusion

D) To express personal opinions

Which of the following is an example of a logical contradiction?

B) The statement 'All bachelors are unmarried'

C) The statement 'Water is wet'

D) The statement 'Birds can fly'

What is the difference between a valid argument and a sound argument?

A) A valid argument is logically correct, while a sound argument is both logically correct and factually true

B) A valid argument is factually true, while a sound argument is only logically correct

C) A valid argument is based on emotions, while a sound argument is based on logic

D) A valid argument is persuasive, while a sound argument is not

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

A) All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

B) The sun rises every morning. Therefore, the sun will rise tomorrow.

C) I have seen only white swans. Therefore, all swans are white.

D) If it rains, the ground gets wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.

What is a common characteristic of a logical fallacy?

A) It undermines the logical validity of an argument

C) It provides additional evidence

Which of the following is an example of an appeal to emotion rather than logic?

A) Using a sad story to persuade someone

B) Presenting statistical evidence

Logic Reasoning

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The principles of reasoning that are used to determine whether an argument is valid or invalid

Logic

Sound Argument

Assumption

Fallacy

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An appeal to logic and reason

Logos

Logic

Sound Argument

Assumption

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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1 min • 1 pt

An argument that is logically valid and supported by strong evidence

Sound Argument

Assumption

Fallacy

Causation

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof

Assumption

Fallacy

Causation

Correlation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is logic?

A personal anecdote.

A rhetorical device.

The use of reasoning and rational thinking to support and justify claims in an argument.

An emotional appeal.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is deductive reasoning?

When your clues and logic point two different directions

Making a guess at the answer because you don't have clues

When a detective has a breakthrough

When a detective reasons through statements/situations to reach a logical conclusion

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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All bears are mammals, all mammals have kidneys; therefore all bears have kidneys.

Deductive

Inductive

Abductive

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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Logic Reasoning

The principles of reasoning that are used to determine whether an argument is valid or invalid

An appeal to logic and reason

An argument that is logically valid and supported by strong evidence

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof

What is logic?

What is deductive reasoning?

All bears are mammals, all mammals have kidneys; therefore all bears have kidneys.

Which type of logical reasoning begins with a premise and uses facts to deduce other facts?

All even numbers are divisible by two, therefore, 14 is divisible by two. This is an example of

The Chargers lost their first game. Then they lost their second game. They will have a losing season.

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