which is the most important inductive or deductive reasoning
Sherlock Holmes is described by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as using logical deductive reasoning to solve his mysteries. Deductive reasoning arrives at a specific conclusion based on generalizations. Inductive reasoning takes events and makes generalizations. Holmes' methods are most often more accurately described as a form of inductive reasoning.
Inductive reasoning is " reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for (not absolute proof of) the truth of the conclusion. While the conclusion of a deductive argument is supposed to be certain, the truth of the conclusion of an inductive argument is supposed to be probable, based upon the evidence given.". This is the reasoning behind most for scientific and mathematical studies.
Both are equally important. Inductive reasoning is when one makes a conclusion based on patterns; deductive reasoning is based on a hypothesis already believed to be true. However, deductive reasoning does give a more "solid" conclusion because as long as the hypothesis is true, the conclusion will most likely to be true. An example is saying that all dogs are big; Harry is a dog, so it must be big. Since the hypothesis all dogs are big is false, Harry may not necessarily be big. If I change my hypothesis to be all dogs are mammals, thus concluding that Harry is a mammal since it is a dog, I would be correct, for I changed my hypothesis to a true fact. Using inductive reasoning, on the other hand, may result in a false conclusion. For example, since I am a human and I have brown hair, one could use inductive reasoning to say all humans have brown hair, which would be false. So, to sum it up, both inductive and deductive reasoning are important, but deductive reasoning is usually more reliable since as long as the hypothesis one's conclusion is based on is true, the conclusion itself will usually be true.
In general, deductive logic takes a lot of information and tries to draw a conclusion from it. Inductive logic takes one piece of information and tries to generalize from there. That doesn't necessarily make one better than another... they are each important in different circumstances. In general science for instance, deductive logic is used most often. If you have a lot of observations, you might be able to figure out more about the subject of study. In interpersonal relationships, on the other hand, inductive logic is used most often. If one person reacts a certain way, then they figure that some other people will too. Both contribute to understanding, but are usually used very differently. I would also suggest looking up the terms in an online dictionary or encyclopedia, especially if you are asking about formal definitions.
deductive reasoning
A logical conclusion is a judgment or result reached through reasoning and evidence that follows logically from the premises or information presented. It is the final step in the process of deductive or inductive reasoning where one can infer what is most likely or probable based on the information available.
Deductive Reasoning:- based off facts, true, realInductive Reasoning=- based off opinions, biased
During the formulation of a hypothesis
Adults are 18 or older. Ahmed is an adult. Therefore, Ahmed is 18 or older.
i would say deductive reasoning...realizing whats most important and what your objective is then putting it in an order that makes sense, flows, develops, and gets you to that point
I came to this conclusion using inductive reasoning. The inductive effect by the wire can create a static charge in the metal case.
Just because most of the terrorists are Muslim, it does not mean that all Muslims are terrorists. Thinking all Muslims are terrorists shows an example of prejudice that is caused by inductive reasoning.