How do inductive and deductive reasoning differ?

What will be an ideal response?


Inductive reasoning involves deriving a general conclusion based on specific
evidence, examples, or instances. Deductive reasoning involves using general
conclusions, premises, or principles to reach a conclusion about a specific example or
instance.

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When Mason, the basketball announcer, greeted the visiting basketball team, he was giving a speech of

a. courtesy. b. entertainment. c. introduction. d. rebuttal.

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Which of the following forms part of the context for a speech?

A. the year in which it is presented B. the language the speaker uses C. the speaker's gestures and facial expressions D. the audience's background

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Which of the following is not a good way to conclude a speech?

A) Use a technique that echoes the introduction. B) Issue a call for attention. C) Say, ?Well, I?m out of time.? D) Close with a question.

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Robin used a published study in her speech on stem cell

research, only to find out later that this study had recently been declared invalid in the news. In this example, Robin's support material has a problem in regards to a. accuracy. b. completeness. c. relevance. d. timelessness.

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