1.1:Patterns and Inductive Reasoning

Question 1

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 1

A reasoning based on patterns you observe. If you observe a pattern in a sequence, you can use inductive reasoning to tell what the next terms in the sequence will be.

Question 2

Conjecture

Answer 2

A conclusion you reach using inductive reasoning.

Question 3

Counterexample

Answer 3

Not all conjectures turn out to be true. You can prove that a conjecture is false by finding one counterexample. A counterexample is an example for which the conjecture is incorrect