Discussion Prompt 1: Discuss the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Provide a unique example...

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1: Discuss the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Provide a unique example of each.

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Deductive Reasoning	Inductive Reasoning
In deductive reasoning, the usage of information, knowledge and facts is involved	In inductive reasoning, the usage of random information or theory is involved.
Deductive reasoning involves the process of considering a common statement to a valid statement.	Inductive reasoning involves the process of considering determined statement to a general statement.
The top to down way is used in it	The down to top way is used in it.
The conclusions made in deductive reasoning are definite.	The conclusions made in deductive reasoning are indefinite.
The conclusion is true when the premises are true.	The true premises does not confirms true conclusions.
Example of deductive reasoning - Every Human Being is mortal. Michael Jackson was a human being, hence he was mortal	Example of Inductive reasoning - I opened my umbrella and it rained. I have opened my umbrella now, so it will rain.

Hayet Jeridi answered 9 months ago

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