Post Utme Igbinedion University 2020 General Studies Question 8

Practice objective / multiple choice question 8 from the 2020 Post Utme Igbinedion University General Studies examination.

Post Utme Igbinedion University 2020 General Studies Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 8 POST_UTME_IGBINEDION_UNIVERSITY • 2020 • GENERAL STUDIES • objective

In the context of logic, what is the difference between a deductive and an inductive argument?

Answer Options

A. A deductive argument is based on observation, while an inductive argument is based on reasoning.
Correct Answer B. A deductive argument is based on reasoning, while an inductive argument is based on observation.
C. A deductive argument is used to prove a general statement, while an inductive argument is used to prove a specific statement.
D. A deductive argument is used to prove a specific statement, while an inductive argument is used to prove a general statement.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
A deductive argument is based on reasoning, while an inductive argument is based on observation.

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