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Logic, Inductive
Logical arguments are generally categorized as either inductive or deductive. Induction can be defined as a process for moving from particular instances to general statements or conclusions. It starts with a number of singular statements based on specific instances of an event. Based on these statements, a general conclusion is made. It is a method that helps us move from particular facts or observations to general statements that comprehend them. It is, therefore, used to generate theory from data. It is often seen as the opposite of deduction. This entry describes the nature of inductive logic and provides a historical account of its origins in ancient Greece and its subsequent development. Next, the major critiques of the inductive method are presented, followed by responses from ...
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