Inductive Reasoning vs Deductive Reasoning

Deductive reasoning is a type of reasoning which goes from general to specific. Deductive reasoning is based on premises and if the premises are true, then the reasoning will be valid.

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In mathematics, If A = B and B = C, then A = C.

The value of this information is more certain, however, this information is also a lot unclear and less informative then Induction.

Inductive reasoning is the complete opposite of Deductive reasoning. The term "inductive reasoning" refers to reasoning that takes specific information and makes a broader generalization that is considered probable, allowing for the fact that the conclusion may not be accurate. So moves from specific to general.

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This dog is a Labrador, that dog is a Labrador. A third dog is a Labrador, therefore all dogs are Labradors. 

The value of this information is a lot more informative. However, it is less certain that it is the truth.

Deduction and induction by themselves are inadequate to make a compelling argument. While deduction gives total proof. There is no place for observation or experimentation, no way to test the validity of the claim. While induction is driven by observation, it never approaches actual proof of a theory. Therefore it is better to use both together to form a compelling argument.

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