Mode of Reasoning

Question 1

The argument is developed by stating the specific details or evidence until the general idea or conclusion this reached.

Answer 1

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 2

Ex.
Specific observation: Nala is an orange cat and she purrs loudly,

Pattern Recognition: Every cat I’ve met purrs loudly.

General conclusion: All orange cats purr loudly.

Question 3

Stage 1: The flamingos here are all pink

Stage 2: All flamingos I’ve ever seen are pink

Stage 3: ?

Answer 3

Stage 3: All flamingos must be pink

Question 4

Specific Observation: Every time I water my houseplants, they look healthier.

Pattern Recognition: My houseplants near the stream regardless of their species are healthy.

General Conclusion: ?

Answer 4

General Conclusion: Water is essential for maintaining healthy houseplants.

Question 5

The argument is developed by stating the general idea first followed by specific details that support it to create a conclusion.

Answer 5

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 6

General Idea: All mammals have hair.

Specific Detail: Dogs are mammals.

Conclusion: Therefore, dogs have hair.

Question 7

General Idea: All students who study diligently tend to perform well on exams.
Specific Detail: Sarah studies diligently.
Conclusion: ?

Answer 7

Conclusion: Therefore, Sarah will likely perform well on her exams.

Question 8

General Idea: All fruits contain seeds.

Specific Detail: Apples are fruits

Conclusion: ?

Answer 8

Conclusion: Therefore, apples contain seeds.