Which statement correctly identifies and explains the reasoning used in the sample argument?

Socrates is a man. All men are mortal. Socrates is mortal.

1. It uses inductive reasoning, because it begins with a general conclusion and is followed by evidence.

2. It uses inductive reasoning, because it begins with evidence and then forms a general conclusion.

3. It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with a general conclusion to prove something true.

4. It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with evidence and is followed by a general conclusion.

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Jayson Clements

3 July, 14:06

Which statement correctly identifies and explains the reasoning used in the sample argument?

Socrates is a man. All men are mortal. Socrates is mortal.

1. It uses inductive reasoning, because it begins with a general conclusion and is followed by evidence.

2. It uses inductive reasoning, because it begins with evidence and then forms a general conclusion.

3. It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with a general conclusion to prove something true.

4. It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with evidence and is followed by a general conclusion.

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Titus Calhoun · Answer 1

It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with a general conclusion to prove something true.

Madisyn Moon · Answer 2

The statement which correctly identifies and explains the reasoning used in this sample argument is:

3. It uses deductive reasoning, because it starts with a general conclusion to prove something true.

Socrates being a man and all men being mortal are self-evident, it is only natural to conclude, or deduce, that Socrates is mortal as well. This is a famous example of deductive reasoning, given by Aristotle. It is also known as top-down logic.