Deduction in Logic
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What is the primary characteristic of a valid deductive argument?

  • The conclusion is based on a generalization.
  • The conclusion is probable.
  • The conclusion follows logically from the premises. (correct)
  • The premises are true.

    • What is the main difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

  • The number of premises required.
  • The type of premises used.
  • The direction of the argument.
  • The level of certainty in the conclusion. (correct)

    • What is the purpose of inductive reasoning?

  • To identify the premises of an argument.
  • To determine the validity of an argument.
  • To establish a logical truth.
  • To make a probabilistic inference or prediction. (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of a sound deductive argument?

    <p>The premises are true and the conclusion is true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reasoning is used to make a generalization about a population?

    <p>Inductive reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a deductive argument that guarantees the conclusion?

    <p>Necessity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?

    <p>The sun has risen every morning for the past 100 days. Therefore, it is likely that the sun will rise tomorrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between inductive and deductive reasoning in terms of direction?

    <p>Inductive reasoning moves from specific to general, while deductive reasoning moves from general to specific.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of inductive reasoning that makes the conclusion subject to revision or refutation?

    <p>Uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of deductive reasoning?

    <p>Validity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Deduction and Induction

    Deduction

    • A logical process where a conclusion is drawn from one or more premises
    • Involves applying rules of inference to arrive at a conclusion
    • The conclusion is guaranteed to be true if the premises are true
    • Example: All humans are mortal. Socrates is human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

    Key characteristics of deduction

    • Validity: The conclusion follows logically from the premises
    • Soundness: The conclusion is true and the premises are true
    • Necessity: The conclusion must be true if the premises are true

    Induction

    • A process of making a generalization based on specific observations
    • Involves making a probabilistic inference about a population or phenomenon
    • The conclusion is not guaranteed to be true, but is likely or probable
    • Example: The sun has risen every morning for the past 100 days. Therefore, it is likely that the sun will rise tomorrow.

    Key characteristics of induction

    • Probability: The conclusion is probable, but not certain
    • Generalization: A conclusion is drawn about a larger population or phenomenon based on a limited sample
    • Uncertainty: The conclusion is not guaranteed to be true, and may be subject to revision or refutation

    Key differences between deduction and induction

    • Certainty: Deduction provides a guaranteed conclusion, while induction provides a probable conclusion
    • Direction: Deduction moves from general to specific, while induction moves from specific to general
    • Purpose: Deduction is used to establish a logical truth, while induction is used to make a probabilistic inference or prediction

    Deduction and Induction

    Deduction

    • A logical process that draws a conclusion from one or more premises
    • Involves applying rules of inference to arrive at a guaranteed true conclusion if the premises are true
    • Example: All humans are mortal. Socrates is human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
    • Key characteristics of deduction
    • Validity: The conclusion follows logically from the premises
    • Soundness: The conclusion is true and the premises are true
    • Necessity: The conclusion must be true if the premises are true

    Induction

    • A process of making a generalization based on specific observations
    • Involves making a probabilistic inference about a population or phenomenon
    • The conclusion is not guaranteed to be true, but is likely or probable
    • Example: The sun has risen every morning for the past 100 days. Therefore, it is likely that the sun will rise tomorrow.
    • Key characteristics of induction
    • Probability: The conclusion is probable, but not certain
    • Generalization: A conclusion is drawn about a larger population or phenomenon based on a limited sample
    • Uncertainty: The conclusion is not guaranteed to be true and may be subject to revision or refutation

    Key differences between deduction and induction

    • Certainty: Deduction provides a guaranteed conclusion, while induction provides a probable conclusion
    • Direction: Deduction moves from general to specific, while induction moves from specific to general
    • Purpose: Deduction is used to establish a logical truth, while induction is used to make a probabilistic inference or prediction

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    Understand the principles of deduction in logic, including the process of drawing conclusions from premises, validity, and soundness.

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