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What type of arguments are best expressed inductively?
What type of arguments are best expressed inductively?
- Arguments based on personal beliefs
- Arguments based on experience or observation (correct)
- Arguments based on mathematical equations
- Arguments based on laws or rules
Which type of reasoning usually comes more naturally to us?
Which type of reasoning usually comes more naturally to us?
- Abductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning (correct)
- Deductive reasoning
- Analogical reasoning
What does inductive reasoning move from and to?
What does inductive reasoning move from and to?
- From hypothesis to specific details and observations
- From laws or rules to specific details and observations
- From general principles to specific details and observations
- From specific details and observations to more general underlying principles (correct)
What is the conclusion of an induction regarded as?
What is the conclusion of an induction regarded as?
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What type of reasoning is open-ended and exploratory, especially at the beginning?
What type of reasoning is open-ended and exploratory, especially at the beginning?
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Study Notes
Types of Arguments and Reasoning
- Inductive arguments are best suited to express uncertain or probable conclusions based on specific observations or experiences.
- Inductive reasoning is usually more natural to humans, as it involves making generalizations from specific instances or observations.
Inductive Reasoning Process
- Inductive reasoning moves from specific instances or observations to a general conclusion or principle.
- The conclusion of an induction is regarded as probable or uncertain, rather than definitive or absolute.
Characteristics of Reasoning
- Inductive reasoning is open-ended and exploratory, especially at the beginning, as it involves exploring possibilities and making connections between observations.
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