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Inductive and Deductive reasoning

Reasoning : involves drawing logical conclusions based on evidence or stated assumptions

Inductive Reasoning:
a method of logical thinking that combines observations with experiential information to
reach a conclusion. When you can look at a specific set of data and form general conclusions
based on existing knowledge from past experiences, you are using inductive reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
basic form of valid reasoning. Deductive reasoning, or deduction, starts out with a general
statement, or hypothesis, and examines the possibilities to reach a specific and logical
conclusion
examples of Inductive Reasoning mathematics based
-Factor this one:
=5/+3*2 of 4-(15/5)
=5/20+3*2 of 4-3
=5/20+3*2*4-3
=5/20+3*8-3
=4+3*8-3
=4+24-3
=28-3
=25

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