Patterns and Inductive (Deductive) Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning – reasoning that is based on patterns you observe.

- Uses a specific example to make general rule.
- Finding patterns and stereotypes
- Specific to general
Using Inductive Reasoning
 Look for pattern (look at several examples)
 Make a conjecture
(Conjecture is an unproven statement based on observation)
(Conjecture is a conclusion you reach using inductive reasoning)
How to know if Conjecture is true or false
 To prove the conjecture is true, you need to prove it is always true
 To prove conjecture is false, you need only provide a single counterexample.
(Counterexample is an example that shows a conjecture is false)

Deductive Reasoning - is the process of using logic to draw conclusions from given facts,
definitions and examples.
- Takes a general rule and uses it to make a more specific example
- Drawing conclusions from previous known facts and definitions
- General to specific