inductive reasoning

the form of reasoning in which inferences and general principles are drawn from specific observations and cases. Inductive reasoning is a cornerstone of the scientific method (see Baconian method) in that it underlies the process of developing hypotheses from particular facts and observations. Compare deductive reasoning. See also generalization.

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