2.2 Use Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

Question 1

What is the process of using logic to draw conclusions. Deductive reasoning uses facts, definitions, postulates, theorems, and logic to prove a statement is true for all cases.

Answer 1

Deductive Reasoning

Question 2

What is the process of reasoning that a rule or a statement may be true by looking at specific cases.

Answer 2

Inductive Reasoning

Question 3

What is a statement you can prove is true, using a series of logical steps.

Answer 3

Theorem

Question 4

What is an argument that uses true statements and logic to arrive at a conclusion.

Answer 4

Proof