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Deductive vs Inductive Reasoning

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Which type of reasoning starts with a specific observation or a set of observations and then forms general conclusions based on those observations?

Deductive Reasoning

Neither Deductive nor Inductive Reasoning

Both Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning (correct)

Which type of reasoning is typically used in scientific research?

Deductive Reasoning

Neither Deductive nor Inductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning (correct)

Both Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

Deductive reasoning is most similar to which of the following?

Developing a new theory

Following a recipe

Solving a math problem (correct)

Drawing conclusions from a case study

Which of these is NOT an example of Inductive Reasoning?

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Deductive Reasoning

Starting Point: General idea (thesis)
Order: General to Particular
Conclusion: Restate the initial thesis
Purpose: Persuade from the beginning
Example Use: Opinion article

Inductive Reasoning

Starting Point: Specific examples or facts
Order: Particular to General
Conclusion: Appears at the end of the text
Purpose: Guide the reader to the conclusion
Example Use: Scientific article

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Explore the differences between deductive and inductive reasoning in this quiz. Learn how each method starts, organizes, and concludes arguments while applying them to different types of writing such as opinion and scientific articles.