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Inductive reasoning and conjecture

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Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

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 Inductive reasoning and conjecture
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the seventh term in the sequence: A, D, G, J, _____?

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CCSS.RF.K.1B

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of inductive reasoning?

If you observe that the sun rises in the east every morning, you might conclude that the sun always rises in the east.

All swans are white because all the swans I have seen are white.

The car won't start because the battery is dead, so all cars with dead batteries won't start.

If it rains, the ground gets wet; therefore, the ground is wet because it rained.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the next term in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8, _____?

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of proving a conjecture?

It establishes its validity and confirms that it holds true under specified conditions.

It allows mathematicians to ignore the conjecture if it seems too complex.

It provides a way to disprove other mathematical theories.

It serves as a guideline for future conjectures without needing proof.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a counterexample?

To provide evidence that a conjecture is universally true.

To demonstrate that a conjecture is not universally true.

To support a hypothesis with additional data.

To illustrate a mathematical principle with examples.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the term for a statement that can be proven true or false?

A proposition.

A hypothesis.

An assumption.

A conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the role of observation in inductive reasoning?

Observation is not important in inductive reasoning.

Observation provides specific instances from which general conclusions are drawn.

Observation is only used in deductive reasoning.

Observation is used to confirm existing theories.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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