Question

Which of the following is a statement of inductive reasoning?

1. I like this movie; all movies are entertaining.
2. Cinderella is a princess; princesses are good; Cinderella is good.
3. This memory is good; this memory is a function of the brain; all functions of the brain are good.
4. Hope is good; hope saved Elie Wiesel; Elie Wiesel is good.

Answer 1

Inductive reasoning: Inductive reasoning is a logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion. Inductive reasoning is often used in applications that involve prediction, forecasting, or behavior. Here is an example:


^-^ what do you think?

Answer 2

I dont honestly know. That didnt really help.

Answer 3

Well then :'(

Answer 4

Just explain it another way?

Answer 5

Induction is one of the main forms of logical reasoning. The other is deduction. In induction, we find a general rule by using a large number of particular cases. For example, watching water in many different situations, we can conclude that water always flows downhill.

Answer 6

I was thinking the second or third one.

Answer 7

Can someone just give what the think is the best two answers? Something!

Answer 8

Induction is one of the main forms of logical reasoning. The other is deduction. In induction, we find a general rule by using a large number of particular cases. For example, watching water in many different situations, we can conclude that water always flows downhill.

Answer 9

And giving out answers is against the terms of service

Answer 10

Im aware of that. Thats why I said best TWO answers. Not THE answer.

Answer 11

No need to be so r00d sheesh o.o

Answer 12

I'm trying to help you

Answer 13

I know but you dont need to tell me the rules.

Answer 14

Kinda do XD

Answer 15

Not really when I didnt break a rule.

Answer 16

Well any who did you read the more simplistic explanation?

Answer 17

Yes. Didnt really help..

Answer 18

Ughghghghghg okay one sec >.>

Answer 19

Sorry. Im really bad at english.

Answer 20

Okay well I'm going to just say that I'd imagine your answer is number 3 inductive reasoning is like here lemme give you a incorrect form of inductive reasoning than a correct one

Incorrect: Pizza is good: All pizza is good

Correct: Doctors help: All doctors are helpful

Does that make sense?

Answer 21

Not all pizza is good there is some nasty pizza out there

Doctors are usually always helpful

Answer 22

Okay. THAT makes more sense. Thank you!

Answer 23

No prob ^-^

Answer 24

I'm sorry we got off to a bad start XD

Answer 25

This is answered right...?

Answer 26

Yep

Answer 27

Oh yeah can I get a medal?