inductive & Deductive Reasoning

Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning in which a general conclusion is drawn from specific observations or examples.

Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is reached by applying general principles to specific cases.

A conjecture is a statement believed to be true based on observations, but not yet proven.

A counterexample is an example that disproves a conjecture or statement.

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Deductive

Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to general conclusions, while deductive reasoning starts with general principles to reach specific conclusions.

All observed swans are white; therefore, all swans are white.

All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.