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Inductive Deductive Reasoning

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USING INDUCTIVE OR

DEDUCTIVE REASONING
IN AN ARGUMENT
Objectives:
• Define inductive and deductive
reasoning
• differentiate inductive and
deductive reasoning; and
• apply inductive and
deductive reasoning in an
 LOGIC- defined as the science
of correct thinking.
 REASONING
-the ability to draw logical
conclusions based on evidences or
stated assumptions.
types of REASONING
 Inductive Reasoning
specific - general
 Deductive Reasoning
general - specific
INDUCTIVE REASONING DEDUCTIVE REASONING

From specific to
to general
Use patterns,
trends
or observations
Judging by Judging by
experience logical
Activity 1: Why Oh WhyFill in the blanks with what
is asked.

rises in the east

120
Directions: Activity 2: Fill-Me-In
Complete the table by filling in the
conclusion.

12 is divisible by 2
A trapezoid has 4 sides.

Angle B measures
between 0˚ and 90˚
Points X, Y, and Z lie
on the same line.
INDUCTIVE REASONING
• It gathers specific information, usually
through observation and measurement,
formulate conjecture/s, then draw
generalization or conclusion based on the
carefully gathered information.
EXAMPLES:
• In the sequence, 10, 20, 30, …,
the next term is 40.
• John, a math challenger is good
in mathematics. Joan, Josh, and
Bea
who are also math challengers
•areThe chair in the living room is
goodThe
red. in mathematics.
chair in the dining
room is red.
All the swans we have
seen are white. Therefore
all swans are white.
DEDUCTIVE REASONING
• It uses acceptable facts,
proven theorem as proof to
draw a specific case or
situation.
EXAMPLES:
•Sally does not drink soft
drinks. Then, it follows that
she does not drink Cola.
• All numbers ending in 0 or 5 are
divisible by 5. Number 35 ends
with 5. Therefore, it must be
• Right angles
divisible by 5.measure 90°. ∠𝐴 is
a right angle. Therefore, ∠𝐴
A student who performs well in
school is given recognition.
Mark performed well in school,
therefore, he will be given
recognition.
Directions: Identify the type of reasoning used in each
of the following situations. Write IR if the statement is
inductive reasoning and DR if it is deductive reasoning.

1. Today, Sam notices that the city


alarm sounds at 9:00 P.M. The next
day of the same time, she notices that
the city alarm sound again. She
remembers that the city alarm did
sound at the same time the other day.
She then concludes that the city alarm
2. No foreigner can be
elected senator in our
country. Peter is a
foreigner. Therefore,
Peter cannot be elected
senator in our country.
3. Grade 11 students at Javier NHS
conducted an experiment on tomatoes
by applying Ferrous Sulfate. After
three weeks, they observed the
number of tomatoes produced
increased. They concluded that the use
of Ferrous Sulfate as organic fertilizer
can increase the production of
4. A student who gets a
perfect score in
mathematics 10 will be
given extra credits. Ann
got a perfect score in
mathematics 10. Thus,
5. All the residents of
Barangay Calumpang are
exempted from paying
taxes. The parents of Ana
reside in Barangay
Calumpang. Therefore,

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