What Is the Difference Between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

question 133

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

• A) Inductive reasoning is based on logic, deductive reasoning is based on observations.
• B) Inductive reasoning goes from specific to general, deductive reasoning goes from general to specific.
• C) Inductive reasoning ends with an observation, deductive reasoning begins with an observation.
• D) Inductive reasoning involves hypotheses, deductive reasoning involves theories.

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