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What is the difference between Deductive and Inductive Arguments?

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A. Boaz

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A. Boaz, Mechanical Engineer, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Atlanta, Georgia

Answered Nov 08, 2019

The primary difference between inductive and deductive reasoning proceeds from specific premises to a general conclusion, while deductive reasoning continues from general premises to a specific outcome. Inductive reasoning is a logical action where multiple premises are combined to obtain a specific determination. It refers to inductive reasoning.

This kind of reasoning is typically based on someone's ability to recognize meaningful relationships and connections. Inductive reasoning can never lead to total certainty. It only permits you to say whether the claim is valid or not, according to the examples provided for support. Deductive reasoning is a logical process where the conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are usually assumed to be true.

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Answered Nov 04, 2019

Deductive thinking is the reasoning for abstract, general principles to be a specific hypothesis that follows from these principles. The arguments stemming from such thinking are called deductive arguments. In deductive arguments, the conclusion is certain, and it is arrived at from supportive evidence that is real and truthful.

In inductive arguments, the inference is probable. Inductive thinking requires a balancing process of observing several specific events or instances and interfering with an abstract, general principle explains these examples. Inductive statements are more based on observation.

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