Inductive Versus Deductive Reasoning

There are many instances where practical reasoning has to be employed to resolve a decision or complete a large-scale task. More reasoning is needed when solving real problems, such as crimes, causes of accidents, or life possibilities in alien planets. Although most of the reasoning is done consciously, reasoning skills play a significant role while making decisions. There are two effective ways of reasoning, inductive and deductive reasoning ( Stephens et al., 2018) . The main observable difference between the two reasoning is that the inductive reasoning method aims to initiate a theory. In contrast, in deductive reasoning, one has to use existing ideas to develop an effective deduction. The inductive approach has little background literature on any reasoning. It leaves more conclusions from specific observations and reasoning since it encourages reasoning from a particular observation. Inductive reasoning findings are probabilistic, thus rendering them false, although the premises might be true. Also, inductive reasoning, an uncertain hypothesis, is explored before concluding ( Hayes et al., 2018) . The deductive approach of reasoning starts with a tested theory to come up with a reasonable deduction. This type of reasoning allows someone to compare information from various statements to draw a logical conclusion. A person can predict the consequences of a theory by observing some steps. The first step is the premise. Another assumption follows the first premise. The last step is the inference by starting with a general theory, formulating a hypothesis, collecting data, and analyzing the results. For a deductive conclusion to be effective, 

There are many examples of inductive and deductive reasoning, which can be observed during the problem-solving, workplace, or personal relationships. There are many examples of inductive reasoning. For instance, one can find many examples of this type of reasoning from inductive generalization, causal inferences, statistical induction, analogical induction, and predictive induction ( Stephens et al., 2018) . The best example can be gotten from predictive installation. For instance, during the earlier couple of years, our football team won in all summer festivals. Therefore, during the oncoming summer festivals, we expect our team to win. The predictive induction draws a future conclusion from the information that is regular from the past. In deductive reasoning, there also many examples of reasoning which are applied regularly. For instance, an excellent example of a deductive model can be concluding from true premises. For instance, in my sister's class, all of its students are of Irish origin. And the people from Ireland have blond hair. Therefore, all the students in the class have the characteristic of blond hair. Deductive reasoning assumes a conclusion through the first two premises. However, this kind of reasoning requires concrete evidence from statistical data. Inductive and deductive reasoning can solve problems in our workplaces, relationships and counter possible future issues. Deductive reasoning can be used to solve problems through having comprehensive trouble at hand and what is at stake ( Hayes et al., 2018) . Then a proper analysis of data is needed as a person seeks more information through asking relevant questions. Then a hypothesis should be formulated to initiate a possible cause of the problem. Then the validity of the idea is tested by applying a solution. 

The solutions can be applied to more problems to come up with a concrete remedy to the problem. Inductive reasoning can be used to solve the problem through the use of Situation, Task, Action, and Result (STAR) in work relationships ( Stephens et al., 2018) . First, the problem needs to be described to comprehension. Then, one can explain the action taken to solve the problem and later sharing the results. For the last couple of years, I have countered many issues in my workplace. I have been using the tools and skills of inductive and deductive reasoning to formulate a long-lasting solution to my problems. Other than using the STAR method, I can use more practical ideas to solve problems ( Hayes et al., 2018) . Another skill is the use of logic tree skills. A logic tree is a visual tool that differentiates parts of the problems and the consequences. The logic tree helps me to understand why the problem happened and how to solve the issue and overcome it practically. 

References 

Hayes, B. K., Stephens, R. G., Ngo, J., & Dunn, J. C. (2018). A single process can explain the dimensionality of reasoning: Inductive and deductive inference. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition ,  44 (9), 1333-1351. https://doi.org/10.1037/xlm0000527 . 

Stephens, R. G., Dunn, J. C., & Hayes, B. K. (2018). Are there two processes in reasoning? The dimensionality of inductive and deductive inferences.  Psychological Review ,  125 (2), 218. https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000088 .