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The differences:

Inductive reasoning: The inductive reasoning is the opposite from the deductive
reasoning. Using observation data and the conclusion are drawn from it and some times
do not follow the logical statement. "In inductive inference, we go from the specific to
the general. We make many observations, discern a pattern, make a generalization, and
infer an explanation or a theory," Wassertheil-Smoller
Example: Bob eats a shrimp three times and three times he had reactions.
Bob probably is allergic to shrimp.
Deductive reasoning: The deductive stars from a general statement or
hypothesis. And analysis all the possible output to a given theory "In deductive
inference, we hold a theory and based on it we make a prediction of its consequences.
That is, we predict what the observations should be if the theory were correct. We go
from the general — the theory — to the specific — the observations," said Dr. Sylvia
Wassertheil-Smoller. The statement can be logically viable but can be a false
generalization.
Example: All elderly people have a grey hair. Bob has grey hair.
Therefore, bob is elderly.
The inductive reasoning will get the better results in establishing the cause-and-effect
relationship mainly because we are searching for the general statement. Having the best
conclusion. The strong point to do a Inductive reasoning is that we can have bunch of
tests. Having a test is necessary to get a cause and the results shown in the test will be
the effects. This is used in the allergy test where a doctor uses a small piece of the tested
substances to get the cause and effect.

References
Bradford, A. (2017, July 25). Deductive Reasoning vs. Inductive

Reasoning.Livescience.Com. https://www.livescience.com/21569-deduction-vs-

induction.html

Lumen Learning. (n.d.). Inductive and Deductive Reasoning | English Composition I.

Lumenlearning.Com. Retrieved June 20, 2021, from

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/engcomp1-wmopen/chapter/text-inductive-

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