Reasoning and Set Theory Quiz

Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?

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

• The sun has risen in the east every day so far. Therefore, the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.

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

Which of the following statements is an example of deductive reasoning?

• Every time I eat peanuts, I sneeze. Therefore, I must be allergic to peanuts.

• All even numbers are divisible by 2. 14 is an even number. Therefore, 14 is divisible by 2.

• The birds are singing, so it must be spring.

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