Types of Reasoning
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What type of reasoning uses specific observations to draw general conclusions?

  • Abductive Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning (correct)
  • Transductive Reasoning
  • Deductive Reasoning

    • What is the purpose of assumptions in reasoning?

  • To outline logical connectives.
  • To underpin arguments without being stated. (correct)
  • To provide explicit conclusions.
  • To serve as evident statements supporting arguments.

    • In deductive reasoning, when both premises are true, what must also be true?

  • The conclusion (correct)
  • Only the second premise
  • One of the premises
  • None of the premises

    • Which of the following best describes inference?

    <p>The process of deducing logical conclusions from premises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the conclusion derived from inductive reasoning?

    <p>It is probable but not guaranteed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is a correct representation of premises and conclusions in deductive reasoning?

    <p>Conclusions must logically follow from multiple true premises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes deductive reasoning?

    <p>It follows a top-down approach relying on general premises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic that distinguishes deductive reasoning from inductive reasoning?

    <p>Deductive reasoning always uses general statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which logical connective most directly implies a conclusion?

    <p>Therefore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In deductive reasoning, what happens if the premises are true?

    <p>The conclusion must also be true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of argument, what does 'premise' refer to?

    <p>An assumption serving as the foundation for an argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of logical connectives in reasoning?

    <p>To establish relationships between premises and conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of a syllogism in deductive reasoning?

    <p>Two premises and one conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example best illustrates deductive reasoning?

    <p>All fish breathe underwater; therefore, goldfish breathe underwater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When we observe that the sun has risen in the east every day, what type of reasoning is it when we conclude it will rise in the east tomorrow?

    <p>Inductive Reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inductive reasoning primarily utilize?

    <p>Patterns and examples to formulate general conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which field is inductive reasoning commonly applied?

    <p>Scientific research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reasoning involves a bottom-up approach?

    <p>Inductive Reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does abduction reasoning primarily seek to establish?

    <p>The simplest and most likely explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes inductive reasoning?

    <p>It involves specific observations leading to a general conclusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is deductive reasoning often considered more conclusive than inductive reasoning?

    <p>It leads to a universally applicable conclusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reasoning is exemplified by concluding that all swans are probably white based on personal observations?

    <p>Inductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A detective uses incomplete evidence to form a conclusion. Which type of reasoning are they employing?

    <p>Abductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of deductive reasoning?

    <p>It starts with a general principle to reach a specific conclusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having exactly three terms in a syllogism?

    <p>It creates a clear logical structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates a violation of the rule regarding the number of terms in a syllogism?

    <p>All cats are mammals. All dogs are friendly. Therefore, all cats are friendly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true about the middle term in a valid syllogism?

    <p>It must be distributed at least once.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a syllogism contains four terms, which of the following statements is correct?

    <p>It contains an extraneous term that disrupts logical flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the provided valid syllogism, which term serves as the middle term?

    <p>Dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be derived from the syllogism 'All poodles are dogs. All dogs are animals.'?

    <p>All poodles are animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the syllogism 'All dogs are animals. All cats are mammals. Therefore, all dogs are friendly.' invalid?

    <p>The conclusion introduces an unlinked idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a valid syllogism, which role does the major term play?

    <p>It appears in the conclusion and major premise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for a middle term to connect the major and minor terms in a syllogism?

    <p>The middle term must be distributed at least once.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which example does the middle term 'animals' violate the distribution rule?

    <p>All dogs are animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error is committed when the conclusion makes a broader claim than what the premises support?

    <p>Fallacy of illicit process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements illustrates a correct use of distribution in a syllogism?

    <p>All poodles are dogs; therefore, all poodles are mammals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the syllogism 'All cats are animals; Some pets are cats; Therefore, all pets are animals' invalid?

    <p>It makes a generalization without sufficient support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a valid syllogism, what must happen if a term is distributed in the conclusion?

    <p>It must also be distributed in the conclusions’ premises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is considered distributed in the valid syllogism 'All dogs are mammals; All poodles are dogs; Therefore, all poodles are mammals'?

    <p>Dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the premises and conclusion in a valid syllogism involving distribution?

    <p>The premises must support the conclusion through distributed terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reasoning

    • Reasoning is the process of thinking logically to form conclusions and judgments.
    • It involves analyzing information, understanding relationships between ideas, and making decisions based on evidence.

    Types of Reasoning

    • Deductive Reasoning: Uses general premises to reach specific conclusions. Follows a top-down approach. If the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.
    • Inductive Reasoning: Uses specific observations to draw general conclusions. Follows a bottom-up approach. The conclusion is probable but not guaranteed.
    • Abductive Reasoning: Starts with incomplete observations and seeks the simplest and most likely explanation. Used in hypothesis formation.
    • Analogical Reasoning: Uses comparisons between similar things to infer a conclusion about the relationship.

    Deductive Reasoning in Tagalog

    • Tiyakin ang Konklusyon: Deductive reasoning offers a logical connection from the premises to the conclusion. If the premises are correct, the conclusion is inevitably true.
    • Istraktura: Deductive reasoning often uses a syllogism format, consisting of two premises and a conclusion.
    • Gamit: Frequently used in mathematics, science, and formal logic, where proof and theories rely on specific principles.

    Inductive Reasoning in Togalog

    • Inductive reasoning starts with specific observations or examples and aims to build a general conclusion. In this type of reasoning, the conclusion might be true, but not guaranteed.
    • The conclusion becomes more likely based on the evidence or examples.

    Syllogisms

    • A syllogism is a type of logical argument consisting of three parts: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.
    • Rules: There are rules for constructing valid syllogisms.
      • Rule 1:: A syllogism must contain exactly three terms.
      • Rule 2: The middle term (the term that appears in both premises) must be distributed at least once.
      • Rule 3: If a term is distributed in the conclusion, it must also be distributed in the premises.
    • Violations: Violating these rules can lead to invalid syllogisms.
      • Equivocation: Using a term ambiguously.

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