Hi, were going to have a sight essay test soon and one of things we should know is deductive vs inductive reasoning...my question is... in an essay how do you know? i know what each one is.... but i cant see to apply it :( any examples?

Question

Thanks a ton!

Answer 1

Inductive reasoning - think patterns..look at this site:

http://www.shldirect.com/inductive_reasoning.html

Good examples here:

http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/types_reasoning/induction.htm

Deductive reasoning - think syllogism

http://www.spiritus-temporis.com/deductive-reasoning/examples.html

http://everything2.com/title/Inductive+reasoning+vs.+Deductive+reasoning

Answer 2

thnx a lot! :)