Induction, Deduction, Abduction

What type of reasoning is used when you draw a general conclusion from specific observations or examples?

• Deduction

• Abduction

• Induction

Deductive reasoning is based on:

• Specific observations.

• Given premises.

• Probabilities and likelihoods.

Abductive reasoning involves:

• Making a generalization from specific cases.

• Generating the most likely explanation for a set of observations.

• Drawing a certain conclusion from given premises.

Induction and deduction differ mainly in:

• The level of certainty in their conclusions.

• The use of premises or observations.

• The complexity of their reasoning processes.

You've seen multiple instances where your phone's battery drained rapidly after installing a new app. If you install another new app and your phone's battery drains quickly again, what can you abductively infer?

• The new app caused the battery drain.

• The new app had no effect on the battery.

• All apps cause battery drain.