Table of Contents
- 1 What is a statement that you believe to be true?
- 2 Is a statement that you conclude to be true based on logical reasoning?
- 3 What is an unproven statement thought to be true?
- 4 How can you show that a conjecture is false?
- 5 What is inductive and deductive reasoning in math?
- 6 When to use inductive reasoning to draw a conclusion?
- 7 How does inductive reasoning lead to absolute certainty?
What is a statement that you believe to be true?
A fact is a statement that can be verified. It can be proven to be true or false through objective evidence. An opinion is a statement that expresses a feeling, an attitude, a value judgment, or a belief. It is a statement that is neither true nor false.
Is a statement that you conclude to be true based on logical reasoning?
a statement concluded to be true based on logical reasoning. the part of a conditional statement that expresses the action that will result if the conditions of the statement are met. conditional statement. a statement in which a conclusion is true if the conditions of a particular hypothesis are true.
What is an unproven statement thought to be true?
A conjecture is an unproven statement that is based on observations. You use inductive reasoning when you find a pattern in specific cases and then write a conjecture for the general case. To show that a conjecture is true, you must show that it is true for all cases.
What is a statement you can prove?
Theorem. Any statement that you can prove.
Which of the following is accepted to be true without proof?
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Postulate | A statement that describes a fundamental relationship between the basic terms of geometry-Postulates are accepted as true without proof. |
Theorem | A statement or conjecture that can be proven true by undefined terms, definitions, and postulates |
How can you show that a conjecture is false?
To show that a conjecture is false, you have to find only one example in which the conjecture is not true. This case is called a counterexample. To show that a conjecture is always true, you must prove it. A counterexample can be a drawing, a statement, or a number.
What is inductive and deductive reasoning in math?
We’ve learned that inductive reasoning is reasoning based on a set of observations, while deductive reasoning is reasoning based on facts. Both are fundamental ways of reasoning in the world of mathematics. Inductive reasoning, because it is based on pure observation, cannot be relied on to produce correct conclusions.
When to use inductive reasoning to draw a conclusion?
Inductive reasoning is the process of reasoning that a rule or statement is true because specific cases are true. You may use inductive reasoning to draw a conclusion from a pattern. A statement you believe to be true based on inductive reasoning is called a conjecture.
How is inductive reasoning used in the real world?
Inductive reasoning is based on your ability to recognize meaningful patterns and connections. By taking into account both examples and your understanding of how the world works, induction allows you to conclude that something is likely to be true.
What do you call a statement that you believe to be true?
A statement that you believe to be true based on inductive reasoning is called this. These can be true or false. counterexample A case in which a conjecture is not true
How does inductive reasoning lead to absolute certainty?
Inductive reasoning can never lead to absolute certainty. Instead, induction allows you to say that, given the examples provided for support, the claim more likely than not is true. Because of the limitations of inductive reasoning, a conclusion will be more credible if multiple lines of reasoning are presented in its support.