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Induction vs. Deduction
publish date: 2026/05/23 05:12:48.497941 UTC
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In mathematics, the process of reasoning from particular results to a general conclusion is called:
Correct Answer
Induction
Explanation
Induction is the process of observing particular results and using intuition to arrive at a general conjecture. The conjecture must then be verified by systematic deductive reasoning, or disproved by a counter-example. A conjecture remains a conjecture no matter how many supporting examples exist.
Reference
Introduction to Differential Calculus (Systematic Studies with Engineering Applications for Beginners) - 2012