Lecture 9.2

Question 1

In _______ reasoning, we hold a theory and based on it we make a prediction of its consequences.

Answer 1

deductive

Question 2

“All men are mortal. Harold is a man. Therefore, Harold is mortal.” Is this deductive or inductive reasoning?

Answer 2

deductive

Question 3

_______ reasoning makes broad generalizations from specific observations.

Answer 3

inductive

Question 4

inductive reasoning:

Answer 4

trying to make a rule from specific instances *bottom-up

Question 5

deductive reasoning:

Answer 5

specific rules that you apply to certain instances *top-down