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Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning. The difference:inductive reasoning uses patterns to arrive at a conclusion (conjecture)deductive reasoning uses facts, rules, definitions or properties to arrive at a conclusion.. Examples of Inductive Reasoning. Some examplesEvery quiz has been easy. Th
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1. A Closer Look at Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning
2. Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning The difference:
inductive reasoning uses patterns to arrive at a conclusion (conjecture)
deductive reasoning uses facts, rules, definitions or properties to arrive at a conclusion.
3. Examples of Inductive Reasoning Some examples
Every quiz has been easy. Therefore, the test will be easy.
The teacher used PowerPoint in the last few classes. Therefore, the teacher will use PowerPoint tomorrow.
Every fall there have been hurricanes in the tropics. Therefore, there will be hurricanes in the tropics this coming fall.
4. Deductive Reasoning