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What is the primary difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
What is the primary difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
- Deductive reasoning is used in life sciences, while inductive reasoning is used in social sciences.
- Deductive reasoning leads to absolute proof, while inductive reasoning leads to generalizations.
- Deductive reasoning flows from general to specific, while inductive reasoning flows from specific to general. (correct)
- Deductive reasoning is based on evidence, while inductive reasoning is based on assumptions.
What does the term 'validity' refer to in the context of deductive reasoning?
What does the term 'validity' refer to in the context of deductive reasoning?
- The level of evidence supporting the conclusion
- The number of assumptions made
- The absolute truth of the conclusion
- The integrity of the argument’s structure (correct)
How does inductive reasoning form general rules in life sciences?
How does inductive reasoning form general rules in life sciences?
- By relying on absolute proof from specific observations
- By studying populations to learn about individuals
- By assuming general rules and finding specific examples to support them
- By exploring many specific examples and generalizing based on the weight of evidence (correct)
What happens if any of the assumptions in deductive reasoning are false?
What happens if any of the assumptions in deductive reasoning are false?
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How does the direction of reasoning in life sciences reflect in the units of study?
How does the direction of reasoning in life sciences reflect in the units of study?
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Study Notes
Reasoning in Life Sciences
- Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning: The primary difference between deductive and inductive reasoning lies in the direction of reasoning. Deductive reasoning moves from general to specific, while inductive reasoning moves from specific to general.
Deductive Reasoning
- Validity: In the context of deductive reasoning, validity refers to the guarantee that the conclusion follows logically and necessarily from the premises, ensuring that the argument is free from errors.
Inductive Reasoning
- Forming General Rules: In life sciences, inductive reasoning forms general rules by observing specific patterns and phenomena, making connections, and drawing conclusions based on these observations.
Deductive Reasoning Assumptions
- False Assumptions: If any of the assumptions in deductive reasoning are false, the conclusion may also be false, even if the logical reasoning is sound.
Direction of Reasoning
- Units of Study: The direction of reasoning in life sciences reflects in the units of study, with deductive reasoning often used in experiments and observations, and inductive reasoning used in hypothesis formation and theory development.
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