Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

• A conjecture is a conclusion from observed data. It is an educated guess.
• Inductive Reasoning is the process of gathering specific information and then making a conjecture out of it.
• Deductive reasoning is when we start with general rules or principles, and then make conclusions based on those rules.
• The "step-by-step" way - deductive reasoning
• The "big picture" way - inductive reasoning
• From specific to general - inductive reasoning
• From general to specific - deductive reasoning