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What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
- Deductive reasoning predicts specific observations from a general premise, while inductive reasoning draws general conclusions from specific observations.
- Deductive reasoning uses experimentation to draw general conclusions, while inductive reasoning forms specific observations based on empirical methods.
- Deductive reasoning draws general conclusions from specific observations, while inductive reasoning predicts specific observations from a general premise. (correct)
- Deductive reasoning involves forming questions based on observations, while inductive reasoning applies empirical techniques to study living things.
Who was the first person to apply empirical techniques and a rudimentary method to study living things?
Who was the first person to apply empirical techniques and a rudimentary method to study living things?
- Aristotle (correct)
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
- Charles Darwin
- Gregor Mendel
How did Aristotle use deductive and inductive reasoning in his study of living things?
How did Aristotle use deductive and inductive reasoning in his study of living things?
- He used both observation and experimentation in his deductive reasoning.
- He relied solely on empirical methods to form specific observations.
- He used deduction to predict specific observations from general premises. (correct)
- He applied inductive reasoning by drawing general conclusions from specific observations.
What is the primary characteristic of deductive reasoning?
What is the primary characteristic of deductive reasoning?
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Why is an experiment necessary to test a hypothesis based on deductive reasoning?
Why is an experiment necessary to test a hypothesis based on deductive reasoning?
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In the context of deductive reasoning, what do the results of an experiment suggest?
In the context of deductive reasoning, what do the results of an experiment suggest?
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What is the purpose of the small ears of the polar bear?
What is the purpose of the small ears of the polar bear?
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How do the sharp claws and teeth of the polar bear contribute to their survival?
How do the sharp claws and teeth of the polar bear contribute to their survival?
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What is the function of the large feet of the polar bear?
What is the function of the large feet of the polar bear?
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Which characteristic of the polar bear helps reduce the risk of snow blindness?
Which characteristic of the polar bear helps reduce the risk of snow blindness?
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