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Inductive Generalization | Example |
When p occurs, the most observed is q p occurred q will probably occur | When I tidy my room, my parents are often happy. I tidied my room this morning. My parents will probably be happy |
Statistical Induction |
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Statistical Induction | Example |
A is the population B is the population of careful eaters with heart disease. Some percentage of all A’s will become B’s. A has x% chance of being a B. | 70% of careful eaters avoid heart disease. Bill is a careful eater. Bill has a 70% chance of avoiding heart disease. |
Induction by Confirmation |
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Hypothesis: | Jim robbed the corner store. |
Observations expected: | Whoever robbed the store will have a motive, opportunity, and means. |
Observations noted: | Jim needed money, was in the area, and was found with a replica of a gun. |
Conclusion: | There is evidence supporting the hypothesis that Jim robbed the corner store. |
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Cite this article as: William Anderson (Schoolworkhelper Editorial Team), "The Three Major Forms of Inductive Reasoning," in SchoolWorkHelper, 2019, https://schoolworkhelper.net/the-three-major-forms-of-inductive-reasoning/.