Question

for the next two scenarios, determine whether inductive or deductive reasoning is being used. (a) our moon revolves around earth. titan is a moon of saturn and revolves around saturn. dione is a moon of saturn and revolves around saturn. io is a moon of jupiter and revolves around jupiter. therefore, moons revolve around planets. ○ inductive reasoning ○ deductive reasoning (b) isaac newton discovered that objects released close to earths surface fell to earth because of the force of gravity. while sitting under an apple tree, an apple fell next to me. therefore, gravity works. ○ inductive reasoning ○ deductive reasoning

Explanation:

Part (a)

Inductive reasoning uses specific observations to form a general conclusion. Here, specific moons (our moon, Titan, Dione, Io) revolving around their planets are observed, and then a general conclusion about all moons revolving around planets is made. Deductive reasoning starts with a general principle and applies it to specific cases, which is not the case here.

Inductive reasoning is at play here. A general principle (gravity makes objects fall near Earth's surface) is supported by a specific observation (an apple falling), and then a general conclusion ("gravity works") is drawn from specific instances (Newton's discovery and the apple falling). Deductive would be applying a general rule to a specific case, not forming a general conclusion from specific observations.

Answer:

inductive reasoning

Part (b)