Distinguishing Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

What is one key difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

• Deductive reasoning concludes with generalizations.

• Inductive reasoning provides a probable conclusion.

• Deductive reasoning starts with specifics.

• Inductive reasoning guarantees a right conclusion.

Which type of reasoning is used when solving math problems?

• Neither inductive nor deductive reasoning

• Both inductive and deductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

In deductive reasoning, what is the relationship between the premises and the conclusion?

• The conclusion is a probable outcome based on the premises.

• The premises are generalizations based on the conclusion.

• The conclusion is guaranteed to be true if the premises are true.

• The premises are specific instances leading to a general conclusion.

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

• All boys are athletic because all of your brothers are athletic.

• You see several tall soccer players, so you conclude all soccer players are tall.

• All living things need water to survive, and frogs are living organisms, so frogs need water to survive.

• All soccer players are tall because you are a tall soccer player.

What is the starting point in deductive reasoning?

• A specific instance

• A general truth

• A probable conclusion

• A minor premise

How does inductive reasoning begin?

• With a guaranteed conclusion

• With a specific instance

• With a minor premise

• With a general truth

Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?

• All boys are athletic because all of your brothers are athletic.

• x=b, b=1, therefore x=1

• You are a soccer player and you are tall, so all soccer players must be tall.

• All living things need water to survive, and frogs are living organisms, so frogs need water to survive.

What is inductive reasoning commonly referred to as?

• Top-down logic

• Bottom-up reasoning

• Specific-to-minor reasoning

• General-to-specific reasoning

In inductive reasoning, what is the relationship between the specific instances and the conclusion?

• The conclusion is a generalization based on the specific instances.

• The specific instances guarantee the conclusion.

• The conclusion is a minor premise.

• The specific instances are general truths.

What is the best outcome you can expect from inductive reasoning?

• A guaranteed true conclusion

• A probable conclusion

• A specific instance

• A minor premise