Path To College Mathematics
Path To College Mathematics
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780134654409
Author: Martin-Gay, K. Elayn, 1955-
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter B, Problem 1ES

Determine whether each is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning See Examples 1 through 6.

My coat is red. My neighbor’s coat is red. Therefore, all coats are red.

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State if the given statement is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning.

Answer to Problem 1ES

Inductive reasoning.

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My coat is red. My neighbor's coat is red. Therefore, all coats are red.

Concept used:

In inductive reasoning we reason from specific examples to reach a general conclusion.

The given conclusion is about the color of coats in general, which is arrived by observing the specific cases of the color of your coat and your neighbor's.

Hence the given statement is an example of inductive reasoning.

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