Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning

A type of reasoning that involves drawing a specific conclusion based on a set of general premises or principles.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Every cat I've seen has a tail. Therefore, all cats must have tails.

• Inductive

• Deductive

It's dangerous to drive on icy streets. The streets are icy now, so it would be dangerous to drive on the streets.

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Anyone born in late August to late September is a Virgo. Ashley was born on September 4th. Therefore, Ashley is a Virgo.

• Inductive

• Deductive

Most of the books I have read by this author have been enjoyable. Therefore, the next book by this author will probably be enjoyable.

• Inductive

• Deductive

The last three times I ate at this restaurant, the service was excellent. Therefore, the service will be excellent next time.

• Inductive

• Deductive

A type of reasoning that involves making generalizations based on specific observations or examples.

• Inductive

• Deductive

The sun has risen in the east every day so far. Therefore, the sun will rise in the east tomorrow.

• Inductive

• Deductive

IF Jimmy named his first child Thing1
AND his second child Thing2
THEN He will name his 3rd child Thing3

• Inductive

• Deductive

3...6...9...12...
AND 24...27...30...?
the next term is going to be 33

• Inductive

• Deductive