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Angle x in the geometry example equals 60 degrees according to the Triangle sum property.
Angle x in the geometry example equals 60 degrees according to the Triangle sum property.
False
Deductive reasoning is exemplified when the catalog states that all entering freshmen must take a mathematics placement test.
Deductive reasoning is exemplified when the catalog states that all entering freshmen must take a mathematics placement test.
True
All humans are right-handed.
All humans are right-handed.
False
Mikhail is tall because he came from Italy and Italians are tall.
Mikhail is tall because he came from Italy and Italians are tall.
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All arguments are either valid or invalid.
All arguments are either valid or invalid.
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Deduction always leads to a valid argument.
Deduction always leads to a valid argument.
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Inductive reasoning is primarily based on generalizing from specific observations.
Inductive reasoning is primarily based on generalizing from specific observations.
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Deductive reasoning relies on moving from general principles to specific instances.
Deductive reasoning relies on moving from general principles to specific instances.
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In deductive reasoning, the conclusion may not always be true even if the premises are true.
In deductive reasoning, the conclusion may not always be true even if the premises are true.
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An argument consists of a conclusion followed by two premises in deductive reasoning.
An argument consists of a conclusion followed by two premises in deductive reasoning.
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Inductive reasoning is more prone to errors than deductive reasoning.
Inductive reasoning is more prone to errors than deductive reasoning.
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Deductive reasoning is often used in formal logic and mathematical proofs.
Deductive reasoning is often used in formal logic and mathematical proofs.
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