6 Questions
What type of logic involves reasoning from specific observations to make generalizations?
Inductive logic
What is the term for a form of reasoning that involves forming a conclusion based on incomplete evidence or insufficient information?
Abductive logic
Which type of logic involves reasoning from general principles to specific instances?
Deductive logic
In logic, what is the term for a fallacious argument that mistakenly assumes that a real or perceived relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other?
Post hoc fallacy
What type of logic involves reasoning from specific instances to general principles?
Inductive logic
What is the term for a form of reasoning that involves forming a conclusion based on the absence of evidence to the contrary?
Argument from ignorance
Test your knowledge of inductive and deductive logic with this quiz. Explore the differences between the two types of reasoning, and learn about the term for drawing conclusions from incomplete evidence.
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