Homework Help: Biology

Posted by Megan on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2:39pm.

Can someone explain to me in simple terms deductive and inductive reasoning. Every time I find a new definition, I get more confused. I think that deductive is when you try to figure out from something that is generic and inductive is when you already know what will happen. Am I even close?

Biology - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2:59pm
Using deductive reasoning, you work from the general to the specific. Inductive reasoning is the opposite -- you work from the specific to the general. This site has an excellent explanation.

http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/dedind.php

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