Inductive and Deductive Reasoning 1.1

Another name for the natural numbers is __________ numbers

counting

A specific case that satisfies the conditions of a conjecture but shows the conjecture is false is called __________________

counterexample

A belief based on specific observation that has not been proven or disproven is called a conjecture or ______________

hypothesis

The process of reasoning to a general conclusion through observation of specific cases is called _________________ reasoning

inductive

The type of reasoning used to prove a conjecture is called _____________ reasoning

deductive