Reasoning Rumble: Inductive vs DeductiveVersión en línea Test your knowledge on inductive and deductive reasoning in this fun quiz game! por sarah ayyad 1 What is inductive reasoning? a Applying general principles to specific cases. b Making assumptions without evidence. c Using mathematical proofs to establish facts. d Drawing general conclusions from specific observations. 2 Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning? a All humans are mortal; Socrates is a human; therefore, Socrates is mortal. b The sun rises every morning; therefore, it will rise tomorrow. c My friend likes cats; therefore, all people like cats. d Every time I eat peanuts, I feel sick; I must be allergic to peanuts. 3 What is a key characteristic of inductive reasoning? a It relies on established laws. b It guarantees certainty. c It often leads to probable conclusions. d It is always logically valid. 4 What type of reasoning is used when forming a hypothesis? a Inductive reasoning. b Abductive reasoning. c Transductive reasoning. d Deductive reasoning. 5 Which statement best describes deductive reasoning? a It starts with a general statement and moves to a specific conclusion. b It involves guessing based on past experiences. c It starts with specific examples to form a general rule. d It is based on emotional appeals. 6 Which reasoning method is often used in scientific research? a Ad hominem reasoning. b Circular reasoning. c Inductive reasoning. d Deductive reasoning. 7 What is a common flaw in inductive reasoning? a It can lead to hasty generalizations. b It is too rigid and inflexible. c It always produces true conclusions. d It requires absolute certainty. 8 In which scenario would you use deductive reasoning? a To solve a math problem using known formulas. b To analyze consumer behavior trends. c To gather evidence for a new theory. d To predict weather patterns based on past data. 9 What is a major difference between inductive and deductive reasoning? a Inductive reasoning uses formulas, deductive does not. b Inductive reasoning is probabilistic, while deductive reasoning is definitive. c Inductive reasoning is always correct, deductive is not. d Deductive reasoning is based on intuition, inductive is not. 10 Which reasoning is often used in legal arguments? a Intuitive reasoning. b Deductive reasoning. c Inductive reasoning. d Emotional reasoning.
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