Deductive vs Inductive Reasoning
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Jeneisha Hanson
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Deductive vs Inductive Reasoning
When you hear Deductive and Inductive, what comes to mind?
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what is Deductive Reasoning?
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Deductive Reasoning
Deductive reasoning is defined as using given information, hypothesis or accepted general rules to reach a proven conclusion
Makes specific conclusions from general arguments
General arguments → specific conclusions
Logically and realistically true
eg. I must have 23 credits to move on to year 3. I only have 20 credits. I cannot move on to year 3
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What is Inductive Reasoning?
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Inductive Reasoning
This is the opposite of deductive reasoning. Inductive is defined as a method of logical thinking; using observations combined with experiential information already known to be true to reach a conclusion.
Makes broad generalizations from specific observations
Specific argument→ general conclusions
Logically true; may/ may not be realistically true
eg. Conrad is a father. Conrad is bald. All fathers are bald.,.
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