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 earth’s 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 examples to form a general conclusion. Here, specific moons (our moon, Titan, Dione, Io) revolving around their planets are used to conclude that all moons revolve around planets.

Inductive reasoning is applied as a specific instance (apple falling) and a known principle (objects fall due to gravity) are used to conclude a general statement (gravity works) from specific observations.

Answer:

inductive reasoning

Part (b)