Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning

Shes a Witch! Video Notes

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the beginning of the video, the townspeople are asked how they know she is a witch.
They respond, Because she looks like one.
What type of reasoning is being used? Explain your answer.

What is the logic used to tell whether or not she is a witch?

What do they do with witches?
What do you burn apart from witches?
Why do witches burn?

Logically.
If she weighs the same as a
, then she is made of wood.
If she is made of wood, then she is a
.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Therefore, if she weighs the same as a duck, then she is a witch.

Is inductive reasoning being used to determine whether or not she is a witch?

Explain your answer.