Which of the following are correct statements?

1.Syllogistic reasoning is deductive in nature

2.Induction involves critical analysis of instances

3.Inductive knowledge is generally innovative

4.Induction and deduction are always the same in terms of process

A1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

B2, 3 and 4

C1, 3 and 4

D2 and 3

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Syllogistic reasoning is deductive, induction critically analyses instances, and inductive knowledge is generally innovative (Statements 1, 2 and 3).

A syllogism draws a necessary conclusion from its premises, so it is deductive in nature.

Induction examines observed cases carefully before generalising from them.

Because its conclusion goes beyond the premises, inductive knowledge adds something new.

Induction and deduction differ in process, so the claim that they are always the same fails.

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