Deductive vs Inductive

Deductive

Inductive

General ---> Specific (more certain) Reasoning

Formal

Specific ---> General (less certain) Reasoning

Both inductive & deductive

Both equally have a chance of a good argument

Informal (everyday argument)

Reasoning from know premises ---> Certain (inevitable) conclusions

Uncertain inferences ---> probability(posibility) > certainty

If true ---> Conclusion True

Major ---> Minor premise

Conclusion in premise

"Syllogism"

not right/wrong but can be weak/strong

collect evidence ---> make argument

EXAMPLE: Exercise promotes weight loss ---> exercise lowers stress levels ---> improves mood/attitude ---> better health

EXAMPLE: turtles are vegetarians ---> Bessie is turtle ---> Bessie is vegetarian