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This deliverable will allow you to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to analyze and create valid arguments.
Instructions
Part I: Consider the following definition:
1. A fruit is the product of a tree or other plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food.
2. A fruit is the reproductive body of a seed plant, generally edible.
Create deductive arguments that demonstrate that a tomato is a fruit and a seedless orange is not a fruit.
Part II: Consider the following facts:
1. John does not like sliced tomatoes.
2. John removes cherry tomatoes from any salad he eats.
3. John dislikes both ketchup and tomato soup.
Create an inductive argument regarding whether or not John will like marinara sauce.
Part III:
In addition to creating the arguments, in a paragraph, explain the differences between deductive and inductive
arguments.
Explanation:
Part I: Consider the following definition:
Tomatoes
1. A fruit is the product of a tree or other plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food.
(Principle 1)
2. Tomatoes contain seeds and can be eaten as food. (Principle 2)
3. A tomato therefore is a fruit. (Deduction)
Oranges
1. By definition, a fruit is the reproductive body of a seed plant, which is considered mostly
edible.
2. All oranges don't contain seeds.
3. Therefore, an orange is not considered a fruit.
Part II: Consider the following facts:
1. John does not like sliced tomatoes.
2. John removes cherry tomatoes from any salad he eats.
3. John dislikes both ketchup and tomato soup.

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Marinara sauce is traditionally made by blending tomatoes, garlic, herbs and onions. Since we
specifically know John does not enjoy consuming tomatoes in most cases, we can inductively
conclude that John will not like marinara sauce.
Part III:
In addition to creating the arguments, in a paragraph, explain the differences between deductive
and inductive arguments.
Generally speaking, we have two methods for how we come to have confidence in believing
something is true. For example, we can be exposed to different instances of circumstances, and
from that, we are able to conclude a generalized fact (Sloman, S. A. ,1993). This line of thinking
is inductive reasoning. In this context, examples afford sustenance to support that conclusion,
which isn’t firm. Therefore, this is only a probable conclusion. On the other hand, deductive
argumentation uses facts to draw a conclusion. These facts have to be accurate in order to be
binding, so ultimately, we are able to know that our conclusion is true because the facts are valid.

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Competency This deliverable will allow you to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to analyze and create valid arguments. Instructions Part I: Consider the following definition: 1. A fruit is the product of a tree or other plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food. 2. A fruit is the reproductive body of a seed plant, generally edible. Create deductive arguments that demonstrate that a tomato is a fruit and a seedless orange is not a fruit. Part II: Consider the following facts: 1. John does not like sliced tomatoes. 2. John removes cherry tomatoes from any salad he eats. 3. John dislikes both ketchup and tomato soup. Create an inductive argument regarding whether or not John will like marinara sauce. Part III: In addition to creating the arguments, in a paragraph, explain the differences between deductive and inductive arguments. Explanation: Part I: Consider the following d ...
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