Question

Logical Thinking in science that starts with a general rule and moves to a specific case is:

• A. Induction.
• B. Deduction.
• C. Abstraction.
• D. Analogy.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Deduction.

• Deduction, also known as deductive reasoning, is a logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

• It is a method of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific.

  1. General Premise: A broad statement or rule that is accepted as true. For example, 'All living things require water.'

  2. Specific Premise: A narrower statement that relates to the general premise. For example, 'A rose is a living thing.'

  3. Conclusion: A specific statement that logically follows from the premises. For example, 'Therefore, a rose requires water.'