Question

Which of the following correctly uses deductive reasoning?
a.All snakes have scales. A python is a snake. Therefore, a python has scales
B. Stacey looked at the number pattern 2, 4, 8, 16. She recognizes that they are the powers of 2. Therefore, she concludes that the the next number will be 32
C.Mohammed puts Tabasco sauce on a penny and notices that it cleans the penny. He does this with 4 more pennies and notices that they are also cleaned. Therefore, Mohammed concludes that Tabasco sauce can clean any penny.
D. Thoa notices that the Metro train is delayed on her way to work on Monday.

Answer 1

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Metro train was also delayed. Therefore, Thoa concluded that the Metro train will be delayed on Thursday

Answer 2

c

Answer 3

are you sure?

Answer 4

????

Answer 5

Either B or C. I'd go with C since B is like D

Answer 6

its definatlly c
(i think i spelled that wrong, but i dnt care)

Answer 7

ok
thxs

Answer 8

Lol wait before you answer. Look at this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deductive_reasoning

An example of a deductive argument:

All men are mortal.
Aristotle is a man.
Therefore, Aristotle is mortal.

Answer 9

could it be a?

Answer 10

I'm thinking A now.

Answer 11

yea

Answer 12

yes, choice A
the others are inductive... looking at a pattern and expecting it to continue

Answer 13

thxs