Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Deductive Reasoning

Deductive reasoning - "The other method of reasoning, the deductive method, begins with an accepted generalization--an already formulated or established general truth and applies it to discover a new logical relationship. That is, through deduction we can come to understand or establish the nature of something strange or uncertain by associating or grouping it with something known or understood. "
Reasoning through logic and evidence.
 
-http://www.virtualsalt.com/think/deduhypo.htm
 
Example:
Given the solid evidence and data provided by the police, as well as the experience given from his previous years in the business, the detective swiftly came to the conclusion that the other man was the killer.

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