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