Types of Reasoning and Logic

Types of Reasoning and Logic

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education

7th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial explores the concepts of inductive and deductive reasoning. It provides examples to illustrate each type of reasoning. Inductive reasoning is demonstrated through an observation about pizza being served on Wednesdays, while deductive reasoning is explained using the law of syllogism and the law of detachment. The tutorial concludes with a summary of these logical processes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Discussing scientific theories

Understanding historical events

Learning about mathematical equations

Exploring different types of reasoning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first example, what type of reasoning is used to conclude that it must be Wednesday?

Analogical reasoning

Abductive reasoning

Inductive reasoning

Deductive reasoning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the basis for the conclusion in the first example?

Mathematical calculation

Observations of a pattern

Scientific evidence

Logical proof

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second example, what reasoning method is used to determine Chris can go to the football game?

Inductive reasoning

Abductive reasoning

Analogical reasoning

Deductive reasoning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which logical principle is applied in the second example involving Chris?

Law of Detachment

Law of Contradiction

Law of Excluded Middle

Law of Syllogism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial hypothesis in the second example?

If Chris studies, he will get a reward

If Chris studies, he will fail the test

If Chris studies, he will pass the test

If Chris studies, he will miss the game

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the third example, what is the value of X used to demonstrate the law of detachment?

12

14

20

9

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