Question

1.A counterexample is necessary to draw a conclusion by inductive reasoning.
True
False

2.Inductive reasoning involves applying a general rule to a specific situation.
True
False

Answer 1

counterexamples are used to disprove something.

induction if going from particular to general (like evolution theory)

Answer 2

k, thanks for replying, but how do you draw a conclusion by inductive reasoning? and 2 is false?

Answer 3

by steps. like with mathematical induction.

Answer 4

your not allowed to say true or false?

Answer 5

a counterexample is used to disprove things.
for instance if you say "all pretty girls are stupid"
how would you disprove this?

Answer 6

okay.by using a counterexample

Answer 7

yes. so you go and find a pretty girl that is also smart.
you can't use a counterexample to prove something

Answer 8

so you would use a counterexample in an inductive reasoning to prove your conclusion is actually wrong.

Answer 9

by the way u r right, 2 is false

Answer 10

k, thanks for the help helder. both of them false

Answer 11

u r welcome