Determine Whether the Type of Reasoning Used Is Inductive or Deductive

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the type of reasoning used is inductive or deductive reasoning. If a computer tech says it will cost $125 to fix my computer, it will actually cost $200. Since a computer tech told me it would cost $125 to fix my computer, I can expect it to cost me $200.

• A) deductive reasoning
• B) inductive reasoning

Grasp the concept of mutually exclusive vs compatible events and their impact on probability calculations.

Distinguish between the methods to calculate the probability of disjunctions and conjunctions in multiple events.

Comprehend the significance of negation in probability calculus and its applications.

Practice calculating probabilities in diverse scenarios, including card games, weather predictions, and real-life events.

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