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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What mathematical operations are commonly utilized in arithmetic reasoning?

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

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