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Nazia Sawda
on Dec 25, 2024
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Which of the following is a deductive argument?
A) Rhonda got perfect scores on the first three tests, so Rhonda will always get perfect scores on her tests.
B) If the alarm goes off, I will wake up.And it is going off, so I will wake up.
C) Monkeys are the gymnasts of the jungle, so they would be talented on the parallel bars.
D) The first 10 pennies I took from the jar were all from the 1960s, so all pennies in this jar are from the 1960s.
E) Telescopes are like binoculars, and binoculars allow us to see depth, so a telescope also allows us to see depth.
Deductive Argument
An argument that attempts to show that its conclusion makes explicit the information implicit in the premises, so that the conclusion must be true if the premises are.
Alarm
A device or mechanism designed to warn or alert individuals of potential danger or the need for immediate attention.
Perfect Scores
The highest possible marks achievable in a test or evaluation, indicating flawless performance.
- Recognize the distinctions between inductive and deductive reasoning methods.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the distinctions between inductive and deductive reasoning methods.