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Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning in Geometry

Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning in Geometry

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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6th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS
RL.8.1, HSS.IC.B.3, 5.OA.B.3

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.8.1
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3
,
CCSS.5.OA.B.3
CCSS.8.G.A.2
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CCSS.RI.6.1
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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CCSS.RI.7.1
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CCSS.RL.7.1
,
CCSS.RI.6.8
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CCSS.RI.7.8
,
CCSS.RI.8.8
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In this lesson, Justin explains deductive and inductive reasoning, two types of logic used to reach conclusions. Deductive reasoning involves conclusions based on facts, ensuring they are always true. Inductive reasoning involves predictions based on patterns or observations, which may not always be true. The lesson includes examples and practice problems to help distinguish between the two reasoning types.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of reasoning discussed in this lesson?

Empirical and Theoretical

Logical and Analytical

Qualitative and Quantitative

Deductive and Inductive

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key characteristic of deductive reasoning?

It is based on patterns and observations

It involves making educated guesses

It is based on opinions

It always leads to true conclusions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example given, why must Kelly be at least 18 years old?

Because she looks mature

Because she is in college

Because she has a driver's license

Because she voted in the election

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is inductive reasoning based on?

Facts

Opinions

Observations and patterns

Assumptions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't we guarantee the conclusion reached by inductive reasoning?

Because it is always true

Because it is based on opinions

Because patterns can change

Because it is based on facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of reasoning is used when predicting the next number in a series?

Analytical

Logical

Inductive

Deductive

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a conclusion is based on definitive facts, what type of reasoning is it?

Inductive

Theoretical

Deductive

Empirical

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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