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Inductive method differs from deductive method in drawing its conclusion from
(1) Verification
(2) Particular instances
(3) Applications
(4) General truths
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Inductive reasoning involves drawing general conclusions from specific observations or particular instances. It is a bottom-up approach.
Observing that "the sun rises in the east" over many instances and concluding that "the sun always rises in the east."
Deductive reasoning involves drawing specific conclusions from general principles or premises. It is a top-down approach.
Starting with the general principle "All men are mortal" and deducing that "Socrates is mortal" because "Socrates is a man."
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