Inductive reasoning consists on inferring from the properties of a sample to the properties of a population as a whole. Inductive reasoning involves a transition from the sensible singular to the universal.
Inductive Reasoning
(More open and exploratory)
Inductive reasoning consists on inferring from the properties
of a sample to the properties of a population as a whole. Inductive reasoning
involves a transition from the sensible singular to the universal.
Going from the specifics to the general.
1 + 1 + 1 = universal
Deductive Reasoning
(More testing and confirming)
Applying the opinion or properties to each premise in
order to prove a point.
Syllogisms consist of three parts:
1. general statement ("universal")
2. particular example
3. conclusion
General opinion = 1 + 2 + 3
A Technical Flaw which makes the logic invalid.
An argument commits a fallacy when the reasons offered
do not, in fact, support the conclusion.