What is deductive reasoning?

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

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

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

All mammals have lungs. A whale is a mammal. Therefore, a whale has lungs.

All birds can fly. A penguin is a bird. Therefore, a penguin can fly.

Some dogs are brown. My dog is brown. Therefore, all dogs are brown.

I saw a swan and it was white. Therefore, all swans are white.

Which of the following best describes deductive reasoning?

A) Drawing a specific conclusion from a general statement

B) Drawing a general conclusion from specific observations

C) Making a guess based on incomplete information

D) Using emotional appeal to persuade

Identify the deductive argument from the following options:

B) All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

A) All cats are mammals. A tiger is a mammal. Therefore, a tiger is a cat.

C) Some birds can fly. A penguin is a bird. Therefore, a penguin can fly.

D) Some fruits are sweet. An apple is a fruit. Therefore, all apples are sweet.

In a deductive argument, if the premises are true, what can be said about the conclusion?

B) The conclusion is definitely true

A) The conclusion is probably true

C) The conclusion is possibly true

D) The conclusion is definitely false

Which sentence is an example of deductive reasoning?

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

B) I saw a black cat. Therefore, all cats are black.

C) Some dogs bark. My dog barks. Therefore, all dogs bark.

D) I heard a loud noise. Therefore, something must have fallen.

What is the main characteristic of a deductive argument?

C) It begins with a general statement

A) It starts with a specific observation

B) It relies on emotional appeal

Which of the following is NOT a feature of deductive reasoning?

C) It relies on empirical evidence

A) It guarantees the truth of the conclusion if the premises are true

B) It moves from general to specific

How does deductive reasoning differ from inductive reasoning?

B) Deductive reasoning moves from general to specific, while inductive reasoning moves from specific to general

A) Deductive reasoning moves from specific to general, while inductive reasoning moves from general to specific

C) Both use the same logical process

D) Deductive reasoning is based on emotions, while inductive reasoning is based on logic

Which of the following statements is an example of a valid deductive argument?

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

A) All roses are flowers. This is a flower. Therefore, this is a rose.

C) Some cars are red. This is a car. Therefore, this car is red.

D) Some books are interesting. This is a book. Therefore, this book is interesting.

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25 observations -lead to - a general conclusion.

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Deductive

Inductive

Abductive

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Deductive

Inductive

Abductive

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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Inductive

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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Begins with a premise that is generally accepted as fact. The arguer leads from one premise to another premise until reaching a conclusion (claim). “If X is true and Y is true, then Z must also be true.”

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Author's Appeal

Abductive Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Consider the argument: "If it is snowing, then it is cold. It is snowing. Therefore, it is cold." What type of reasoning is this?

Inductive reasoning

Deductive reasoning

Abductive reasoning

Emotional reasoning

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The argument follows a logical structure: if 'A' (it is snowing) is true, then 'B' (it is cold) must also be true. This is characteristic of deductive reasoning, where a conclusion is drawn from general premises.

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Deductive reasoning is...

the process of supporting an argument in a logical way

facts, statistics, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim

using specific observations to induce a general conclusion

using generalizations to deduce a specific conclusion

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Deductive

25 observations -lead to - a general conclusion.

Begins with a premise that is generally accepted as fact. The arguer leads from one premise to another premise until reaching a conclusion (claim). “If X is true and Y is true, then Z must also be true.”

Consider the argument: "If it is snowing, then it is cold. It is snowing. Therefore, it is cold." What type of reasoning is this?

The argument follows a logical structure: if 'A' (it is snowing) is true, then 'B' (it is cold) must also be true. This is characteristic of deductive reasoning, where a conclusion is drawn from general premises.

Deductive reasoning is...

What is deductive reasoning?

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

The correct choice demonstrates deductive reasoning by applying a general rule (all mammals have lungs) to a specific case (a whale is a mammal), leading to a valid conclusion (a whale has lungs).

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