Inductive Reasoning

Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to a likely conclusion. The conclusion is probable, never guaranteed. Most LSAT arguments are inductive, which is why they can be weakened.

Example

"Every swan I have seen is white, so all swans are probably white."

See also

• Deductive Reasoning
• Hasty Generalization
• Strengthen

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