Inductive, Deductive, Abductive

My phone was on low battery.

Now my phone won't turn on.

My phone probably died.

Yesterday's episode of Spongebob Squarepants made me laugh. Today's episode of Spongebob Squarepants made me laugh. Every episode of Spongebob Squrepants will be funny.

To graduate from the university, students need to earn 40 credits. James is graduating next week. Therefore, James earned 40 credits.

Uses facts we already know to reach a conclusion. (a+b=c)

Seeing a pattern then drawing a conclusion.

Is always correct.

Match the type of reasoning to it's definition.

There are​ (a)   types of reasoning. ​ (b)   - uses specific statements to form a general conclusion. ​ (c)   - uses broad statements to make a specific conclusion. ​ (d)   - uses an event (usually a problem) and a piece of evidence to draw a conclusion.

Write three examples using one, two or all of the types of reasoning.

BE CREATIVE!