INDUCTION AND DEDUCTION

Induction and Deduction

Induction and Deduction

The terms “deduction” and “Induction” refer to two starkly contrasting reasoning strategies that are used in order to determine solutions to problems. As far as Deduction reasoning is concerned, the researcher begins by analyzing an existing rule or theory. He then applies the theory to new situations in order to verify it or test its credibility. An ideal example of the deduction reasoning process is when a person throws an apple in the air to test the credibility of the Law of Gravity established by Newton. In this case, although the Law of Gravity ...