Analogy in Logic and Reasoning Quiz

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What is analogy in logic?

  • An inference from one particular to another particular (correct)
  • A deduction from one general to another general
  • An induction from one particular to another general
  • An abduction from one general to another particular

In a broader sense, what is analogical reasoning?

  • A process of inferring from general to particular
  • A comparison between two unrelated things
  • A cognitive process of transferring information from one source to another source (correct)
  • A linguistic expression corresponding to a cognitive process

What does the term 'analogy' refer to in the biological notion?

  • A relation between different subjects
  • A dissimilarity between the source and the target
  • A proportion between the source and the target
  • A similarity between the source and the target (correct)

What does the English word 'analogy' derive from?

<p>The Latin analogia, derived from the Greek ἀναλογία (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does analogy play a significant role according to some arguments?

<p>At the core of cognition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In arithmetic reasoning, what do we need to do in order to reach a solution?

<p>Convert word problems into equations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mathematical operations are commonly utilized in arithmetic reasoning?

<p>Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does arithmetic reasoning primarily help us to determine in a question?

<p>The concept of maths to be applied (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key process in arithmetic reasoning for finding the correct answers?

<p>Converting word problems into equations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does arithmetic reasoning primarily deal with the given word problem?

<p>By converting the word problem into equations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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