Inductive reasoning

Inductive reasoning is any of various methods of reasoning in which broad generalizations or principles are derived from a body of observations.^[1]^[2] Inductive reasoning is in contrast to deductive reasoning (such as mathematical induction), where the conclusion of a deductive argument is certain, given the premises are correct; in contrast, the truth of the conclusion of an inductive argument is at best probable, based upon the evidence given.^[3]^[4]

^ "Deductive, Inductive Reasoning: Definition, Differences, Examples". Mundanopedia. 10 January 2022. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
^ Assessment Strategies for Science: Grades 6–8. Portland: Walch Publishing. 2004. p. 4. ISBN 0-8251-5175-9.
^ Copi, I.M.; Cohen, C.; Flage, D.E. (2006). Essentials of Logic (Second ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-13-238034-8.
^ Russell, Bertrand (1948). Human Knowledge: Its Scope and Limits. London: George Allen and Unwin. p. 450.

[1] "Deductive, Inductive Reasoning: Definition, Differences, Examples". Mundanopedia. 10 January 2022. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.

[2] Assessment Strategies for Science: Grades 6–8. Portland: Walch Publishing. 2004. p. 4. ISBN 0-8251-5175-9.

[3] Copi, I.M.; Cohen, C.; Flage, D.E. (2006). Essentials of Logic (Second ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-13-238034-8.

[4] Russell, Bertrand (1948). Human Knowledge: Its Scope and Limits. London: George Allen and Unwin. p. 450.

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Inductive reasoning

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