RCE2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026 - COMPLETE ANSWERS

, QUESTION 1 (Inductive and Deductive Reasoning and Common Logical Fallacies)

1.1.Categorise the following statements into inductive and deductive reasoning. Provide only the
correct answer next to the question number. E.g. 1.1.11. Inductive reasoning.

1.1.1. Inductive reasoning
1.1.2. Deductive reasoning
1.1.3. Inductive reasoning
1.1.4. Deductive reasoning
1.1.5. Deductive reasoning
1.1.6. Inductive reasoning
1.1.7. Inductive reasoning
1.1.8. Deductive reasoning
1.1.9. Deductive reasoning
1.1.10. Inductive reasoning

1.2.Read the statement below and indicate what type of common logical fallacies applies to each.
Please note that one type of common logical fallacies may apply to more than one statements.
Provide only the answer next to the question number. E.g. 1.2.11. Ad Hominem Fallacy

1.2.1. Ad Hominem Fallacy (circumstantial/personal attack)
1.2.2. Ad Hominem Fallacy (attack on age/experience)
1.2.3. Appeal to Authority Fallacy (improper appeal to authority)
1.2.4. False Dilemma Fallacy (either/or fallacy)
1.2.5. Hasty Generalisation Fallacy
1.2.6. Slippery Slope Fallacy
1.2.7. Slippery Slope Fallacy
1.2.8. Circular Reasoning Fallacy (circular argument)
1.2.9. False Dilemma Fallacy (either/or fallacy)
1.2.10. Circular Reasoning Fallacy