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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.

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