Deductive and Inductive Reasoning Strategies

Deductive Versus Inductive
Deductive Reasoning
Assumptions are made and pre- established rules are used to find solutions. Only Consequences, not the cause is observed. Known rules and principles are used to explain the consequence and a hypothesis is formed. Deductive reasoning is comprised of the following model;

If - Then - But - Therefore

Inductive Reasoning
An observation is explained in relation to the observers experience and a hypothesis is formed.

Online Sources

http://www.nakedscience.org/mrg/Deductive%20and%20Inductive%20Reasoning.htm
http://www.brightstorm.com/math/geometry/reasoning-diagonals-angles-and-parallel-lines/deductive-reasoning/
http://eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/2005/03/critical-thinking-inductive-and.html
http://dinosaurtheory.com/theory.html
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart10.html

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