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Inductive Reasoning

• Reaching conclusion based on a series of observations. E.g. T_n=T_{n-1} + T_n in Problem 1, Activity 3.
  • Conclusion reached may not be correct. E.g. Problem 2 in Activity 3.
  • Specific examples about a topic are given before conclusion.
• Gives a hypothesis that you can test/prove. E.g. "All trees have flowers".

Deductive Reasoning

• Reaching conclusion based on previous known `facts'. E.g Problem 5, Activity 3.
  • If premises are correct, the conclusion is always correct. E.g Problem 5, Activity 3.
  • Premises given are everything known about particular topic.
• A process of proving a property or theory