Description : A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called (A) Deductive Reasoning (B) Inductive Reasoning (C) Abnormal Reasoning (D) Transcendental Reasoning
Last Answer : (D) Transcendental Reasoning
Description : For advancing knowledge, the latest strategy used by mankind is (A) consulting an authority (B) deductive reasoning (C) scientific thinking (D) inductive reasoning
Last Answer : (C) scientific thinking
Description : When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called (A) Circular argument (B) Inductive argument (C) Deductive argument (D) Analogical argument
Last Answer : (C) Deductive argument
Description : Syllogistic reasoning is: (A) Deductive (B) Inductive (C) Experimental (D) Hypothetical
Last Answer : (A) Deductive
Description : Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a deductive type of argument ? (A) The conclusion follows from the premise/premises necessarily. (B) The argument admits degree of complexity. ( ... provides us knowledge about matters of fact. (D) The argument must be either valid or invalid.
Last Answer : (C) The argument provides us knowledge about matters of fact.
Description : Given below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning: (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment ( ... must follow from the premise/premises necessarily (D) The argument may be valid or invalid
Last Answer : (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment
Description : Choose the right code: A deductive argument claims that: I. The conclusion does not claim something more than that which is contained in the premises. II. The conclusion is supported by the premise/premises conclusively. III. If ... (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) II and III (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Which of the following statements are false ? Choose from the code given below : 1. Inductive arguments always proceed from the particular to the general. 2. A cogent argument must be inductively strong. 3. A valid argument may have a ... (A) 2, 3 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 1 and 2
Last Answer : (C) 2 and 4
Description : Consider the following statement and select the correct code stating the nature of the argument involved in it: To suppose that the earth is the only populated world in the infinite space is as absurd ... only one grain will grow. (A) Astronomical (B) Anthropological (C) Deductive (D) Analogical
Last Answer : (D) Analogical
Description : Consider the argument given below: ‘Pre - employment testing of teachers is quite fair because doctors, architects and engineers who are now employed had to face such a testing.’ What type of argument it is? (A) Deductive (B) Analogical (C) Psychological (D) Biological
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Saturn and Mars are planets like the earth. They borrow light from the Sun and moves around the Sun as the Earth does. So those planets are inhabited by various orders of creatures as the earth is ... is contained in the above passage ? (A) Deductive (B) Astrological (C) Analogical (D) Mathematical
Last Answer : (C) Analogical
Description : A _________ is used to demonstrate, on a purely syntactic basis, that one formula is a logical consequence of another formula. a) Deductive Systems b) Inductive Systems c) Reasoning with Knowledge Based Systems d) Search Based Systems
Last Answer : a) Deductive Systems
Description : Which scientific method often focuses on generating new hypotheses and theories? a. Deductive method b. Inductive method c. Hypothesis method d. Pattern method
Last Answer : b
Description : Select the code which states the condition of an invalid deductive argument : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (B) Some of the premises are true but the conclusion is false. ... the conclusion is also false. (D) All the premises are true and the conclusion is also true.
Last Answer : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false.
Description : Select the code, which is not correct in the context of deductive argument with two premises: (A) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a false conclusion may be valid. (B) An argument ... may be valid. (D) An argument with two false premises and a false conclusion may be valid.
Last Answer : (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid.
Description : A deductive argument is invalid if: (A) Its premises and conclusions are all true (B) Its premises and conclusions are all false (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false (D) Its premises are false but its conclusion is true
Last Answer : (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false
Description : A man ought no more to value himself for being wiser than a woman if he owes his advantage to a better education, than he ought to boast of his courage for beating a man when his hands ... an instance of (A) Deductive argument (B) Hypothetical argument (C) Analogical argument (D) Factual argument
Last Answer : (C) Analogical argument
Description : "lf a large diamond is cut up into little bits, it will lose its value just as an army is divided up into small units of soldiers, it loses its strength." The argument put above may be called as (A) Analogical (B) Deductive (C) Statistical (D) Casual
Last Answer : (A) Analogical
Description : A deductive argument can not be valid : (A) If its premise / premises is/are true and its conclusion is true. (B) If its premise / premises is /are true and its conclusion is false. (C) If ... conclusion is false. (D) If its premise / premises is / are false and its conclusion is true.
Last Answer : (B) If its premise / premises is /are true and its conclusion is false
Description : Deductive argument involves (A) sufficient evidence (B) critical thinking (C) seeing logical relations (D) repeated observation
Last Answer : (C) seeing logical relations
Description : A deductive argument is valid if: (A) premises are false and conclusion true (B) premises are false and conclusion is also false (C) premises are true and conclusion is false (D) premises are true and conclusion is true
Last Answer : (D) premises are true and conclusion is true
Description : In a deductive argument conclusion is: (A) Summing up of the premises (B) Not necessarily based on premises (C) Entailed by the premises (D) Additional to the premises
Last Answer : (C) Entailed by the premises
Description : The premises of a valid deductive argument: (A) Provide some evidence for its conclusion (B) Provide no evidence for its conclusion (C) Are irrelevant for its conclusion (D) Provide conclusive evidence for its conclusion
Last Answer : (D) Provide conclusive evidence for its conclusion
Description : Deductive reasoning proceeds from (A) general to particular (B) particular to general (C) one general conclusion to another general conclusion (D) one particular conclusion to another particular conclusion
Last Answer : (A) general to particular
Description : What is the caontrats the inductive model of theory construction with the deductive model?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which one of the following supports “reasoning moves from general to specific situation or conclusion”? a. Scientific reasoning b. Deductive reasoning c. Inductive reasoning d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Deductive reasoning
Description : Which scientific method focuses on testing hypotheses developed from theories? a. Deductive method b. Inductive method c. Hypothesis method d. Pattern method
Last Answer : a. Deductive method
Description : Which scientific method is a bottom-up or generative approach to research? a. Deductive method b. Inductive method c. Hypothesis method d. Pattern method
Last Answer : b. Inductive method
Description : Which scientific method is a top-down or confirmatory approach? a. Deductive method b. Inductive method c. Hypothesis method d. Pattern method
Description : Which “scientific method” follows these steps: 1) observation/data, 2) patterns, 3) theory? a. Inductive b. Deductive c. retrospective d. Top down
Last Answer : a. Inductive
Description : Which form of reasoning is the process of drawing a specific conclusion from a set of premises? a. Rationalism b. Deductive Reasoning c. Inductive Reasoning d. Probabilistic
Last Answer : b. Deductive Reasoning
Description : A syllogism is form of mediate _________ inference. A) deductive B) inductive C) intuitive D) fallacious.
Last Answer : A) deductive
Description : The following argument: Aristotle is human and mortal. Bacon is human and mortal. Castro is human and mortal. Descartes is human and mortal. Therefore all humans are mortal. is an example ... ---- argument. A) Deductive B) Inductive C) Syllogistic D) Deduction-Induction combined.
Last Answer : B) Inductive
Description : The premises provide conclusive grounds for the conclusion in ----------- argument. A) Inductive B) Deductive C) Fallacious D) Intuitive
Last Answer : B) Deductive
Description : Out of the following, in which lesson, a general rule is explained first and then examples are illustrated? Options: A) Deductive lesson B) Inductive lesson C) Cognitive lesson D) Skill lesson
Last Answer : A) Deductive lesson
Description : Men and woman may have different reproductive strategies but neither can be considered inferior or superior to the other, any more than a bird's wings can be considered superior or inferior to a fish's ... What type of argument it is? (A) Biological (B) Physiological (C) Analogical (D) Hypothetical
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Inductive reasoning is grounded on: (A) Harmony of nature (B) Integrity of nature (C) Unity of nature (D) Uniformity of nature
Last Answer : (D) Uniformity of nature
Description : Maximum participation of students during teaching is possible through (A) Lecture method (B) Demonstration method (C) Inductive method (D) Textbook method
Last Answer : (C) Inductive method
Description : Given below are some characteristics of logical argument. Select the code which expresses a characteristic which is not of inductive in character. (A) The conclusion is claimed to follow from ... conclusively follows from its premises. (D) The conclusion is based on observation and experiment
Last Answer : (C) The conclusion conclusively follows from its premises.
Description : Inductive reasoning presupposes (A) unity in human nature (B) integrity in human nature (C) uniformity in human nature (D) harmony in human nature
Description : Inductive logic studies the way in which a premise may (A) support and entail a conclusion (B) not support but entail a conclusion (C) neither support nor entail a conclusion (D) support a conclusion without entailing it
Last Answer : (D) support a conclusion without entailing it
Description : Suppose a teacher has acute stammering problem but he wins the favour through sycophancy. Therefore, he goes to any extent to seek favour from the administration. The other colleagues have great jealousy ... D) You tell him the difference between right and wrong things, to enhance his moral courage
Last Answer : C) You will treat him as his best friend
Description : Assertion (A): Learning is a life long process. Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct ... (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Description : Which is the main objective of research ? (A) To review the literature (B) To summarize what is already known (C) To get an academic degree (D) To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Last Answer : (D) To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Description : The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called (A) Philosophical research (B) Historical research (C) Mythological research (D) Content analysis
Last Answer : (B) Historical research
Description : Which of the following is not the critical feature of qualitative research ? (A) Actual settings are the direct source of data. (B) Data take the forms of words or pictures. (C) Seeking to ... social facts. (D) Researcher becomes immersed in the situation, present or past related to the phenomena.
Last Answer : Write S if the statement pertains to the strength of a quantitative research, W if it's a weakness. 1. It can be costly, difficult and time-consuming. 2. It is objective and provides ... It filters out external factors. 5. The numerical data can be analyzed in a quick and easy way.
Description : Which of the following are the characteristic features of communication? (a) Communication involves exchange of ideas, facts and opinions. (b) Communication involves both information and understanding. (c) Communication is a continuous process. (d ... ) (C) (a), (b) and (d) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Description : Consider the Assertion-I and Assertion-II and select the right code given below : Assertion-I : Even Bank-lockers are not safe. Thieves can break them and take away your wealth. But thieves cannot go ... is an argument but the assertion-I is not. (D) Both the assertions are explanations of facts.
Last Answer : (B) The assertion-I is an argument but the assertion-II is not.
Description : A good communicator is the one who offers to his audience: (A) plentiful of information (B) a good amount of statistics (C) concise proof (D) repetition of facts
Last Answer : (A) plentiful of information
Description : When planning the audit, if the auditor has no reason to believe that illegal acts exist, the auditor should a. Include audit procedures which have a strong probability of detecting illegal ... c. Still include some audit procedures designed specifically to uncover illegalities. d. Ignore the topic
Last Answer : Make inquiries of management regarding their policies and regarding their knowledge of violations, and then rely on normal audit procedures to detect errors, irregularities, and illegalities