inductive reasoning moves from specific instances into a generalized conclusion, while deductive reasoning moves from generalized principles that are known to be true to a true and specific conclusion. The accuracy of inductive reasoning is questionable
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instructions state if deductive or inductive
1. No bankers are jokers. Harriet is a banker. Therefore, she is not a joker.
answer: deductive
2. Soledad O'Brien is either a TV news anchor or a newspaper reporter. Since she is not a newspaper reporter, it follows that she is a TV news anchor.
Answer: inductive
3. All famous politicians are celebrities. Some governors are famous politicians; therefore, some governors are celebrities
answer: deductive
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