Deductive and Inductive Thinking, or Watch Out for Drivel!
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When we make an argument for a proposition, we pull together many pieces of evidence and induce from that evidence a general conclusion. This is known as inductive (‘bottom-up’) thinking. Alternatively, we can make an argument for a series of outcomes, say, based on a generally accepted conclusion; this is the opposite to inductive thinking and is known as deductive (‘top down’) thinking. Both forms of thinking require a search for evidence (research) and a rational argument to make the case.
Deductive and Inductive Thinking, or Watch Out for Drivel!
Deductive and Inductive Thinking, or Watch…
Deductive and Inductive Thinking, or Watch Out for Drivel!
When we make an argument for a proposition, we pull together many pieces of evidence and induce from that evidence a general conclusion. This is known as inductive (‘bottom-up’) thinking. Alternatively, we can make an argument for a series of outcomes, say, based on a generally accepted conclusion; this is the opposite to inductive thinking and is known as deductive (‘top down’) thinking. Both forms of thinking require a search for evidence (research) and a rational argument to make the case.