Match the definition to the term.

1. reasoning from several particular examples to establish a general principle
2. drawing a particular conclusion from general premises
3. fallacy in logic that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship because of sequence
4. drawing conclusions from implied information

post hoc
inferences
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning

Post hoc: fallacy in logic that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship because of sequence.

Post hoc is a fallacy since it implies that one event is the consequence of a previous event just because it comes later. Usually, if one event is after another, it does not mean one event is the cause or consequence of another just because they are correlative in time.

Inferences:  reasoning from several particular examples to establish a general principle.

Inference means reaching a conclusion based on evidence.

Inductive reasoning: drawing conclusions from implied information.

Inductive reasoning uses data or information given to reach a general conclusion. it goes from specific to general.

Deductive reasoning: drawing a particular conclusion from general premises.

Deductive reasoning approach is based on a general statement or theory in order to reach a logical conclusion.

a. energy is conserved on earth, but matter is not.