What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

What will be an ideal response?


Deductive reasoning establishes a definite conclusion but makes no assumptions about the circumstances surrounding an event. Inductive reasoning attempts to draw inferences about the circumstances of an event, but leads only to a probable, not a definite, conclusion.

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An improper labor practice can occur if an employee dominates or interferes with the formation or administration of a labor union

A) True B) False

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The sphere of control that supervisors have over employees that they encounter and interact with on a routine basis is known as ______.

a. span of control b. span of influence c. strategic plans d. tactical planning

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The _____ is the most important member of the courtroom work group

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The classical experimental design, which serves as a prototype for our discussion of all other research designs, contains three elements; equivalence, pre-tests and post-tests, and experimental and control groups. 2. Experimental designs (sometimes called true experimental designs) are characterized by random assignment to treatment and control groups and include the classical, posttest-only control group, and Solomon four-group designs. 3. Quasi-experimental designs do not use random assignment of groups and instead employ matching or other means of obtaining equivalence of groups. Quasi-experimental designs include time-series and counterbalanced designs. 4. Pre-experimental designs lack any equivalence of groups and include one- and two-group ex post facto and one-group before–after designs. 5. Classic experimental design refers to the attempt to select and assign subjects to experimental and control groups in such a manner that they are as similar as possible.

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