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Specifically, deductive reasoning is a [[logical reasoning]] process "that starts with general statements and moves towards specific, certain conclusions. It's a "top-down" approach where, if the initial premises are true, the conclusion must also be true. This process is often used in mathematics, computer programming, and various problem-solving scenarios.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+does+deductive+reasoning+work&sca_esv=4f2e2ee15bfedfaf&sxsrf=AE3TifPoS4ZvAm9yPYcOkYZ6lXTHOwN9JA%3A1754610367945&ei=vzqVaM3BOc6mhbIPxILesAw&ved=0ahUKEwiNnc398PmOAxVOU0EAHUSBF8YQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=how+does+deductive+reasoning+work&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIWhvdyBkb2VzIGRlZHVjdGl2ZSByZWFzb25pbmcgd29yazILEAAYgAQYkQIYigUyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMggQABiiBBiJBTIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FSP5PUABYoUtwB3gBkAEAmAHGAaAB-DOqAQQwLjQwuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIvoALXNcICBBAjGCfCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgINECMY8AUYgAQYJxiKBcICChAAGIAEGEMYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICDhAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIREC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYgwEYxwHCAgsQLhiABBixAxjUAsICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEC4YgAQY0QMYxwHCAg4QABiABBixAxiDARiKBcICBRAAGIAEwgIHECMY8AUYJ8ICBhAAGAMYCsICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIFEC4YgATCAgcQABiABBgKwgIHEAAYgAQYDcICBxAhGKABGArCAgUQIRifBcICBhAAGA0YHpgDAJIHBjcuMzkuMaAH7PQCsgcGMC4zOS4xuAeyNcIHCDAuMS40NS4xyAfHAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp How does deductive reasoning work?]</ref> | Specifically, deductive reasoning is a [[logical reasoning]] process "that starts with general statements and moves towards specific, certain conclusions. It's a "top-down" approach where, if the initial premises are true, the conclusion must also be true. This process is often used in mathematics, computer programming, and various problem-solving scenarios.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+does+deductive+reasoning+work&sca_esv=4f2e2ee15bfedfaf&sxsrf=AE3TifPoS4ZvAm9yPYcOkYZ6lXTHOwN9JA%3A1754610367945&ei=vzqVaM3BOc6mhbIPxILesAw&ved=0ahUKEwiNnc398PmOAxVOU0EAHUSBF8YQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=how+does+deductive+reasoning+work&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiIWhvdyBkb2VzIGRlZHVjdGl2ZSByZWFzb25pbmcgd29yazILEAAYgAQYkQIYigUyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMggQABiiBBiJBTIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FSP5PUABYoUtwB3gBkAEAmAHGAaAB-DOqAQQwLjQwuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIvoALXNcICBBAjGCfCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgINECMY8AUYgAQYJxiKBcICChAAGIAEGEMYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICDhAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIREC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYgwEYxwHCAgsQLhiABBixAxjUAsICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEC4YgAQY0QMYxwHCAg4QABiABBixAxiDARiKBcICBRAAGIAEwgIHECMY8AUYJ8ICBhAAGAMYCsICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIFEC4YgATCAgcQABiABBgKwgIHEAAYgAQYDcICBxAhGKABGArCAgUQIRifBcICBhAAGA0YHpgDAJIHBjcuMzkuMaAH7PQCsgcGMC4zOS4xuAeyNcIHCDAuMS40NS4xyAfHAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp How does deductive reasoning work?]</ref> | ||
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| + | *[https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/deductive-reasoning/ What Is Deductive Reasoning? | Explanation & Examples] | ||
| + | *[https://dovetail.com/research/deductive-reasoning/ An overview of deductive reasoning] | ||
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Revision as of 00:22, August 8, 2025
Deductive reasoning is a type of reasoning in which a particular fact is deduced by applying a general law to another particular fact or case.[1]
Specifically, deductive reasoning is a logical reasoning process "that starts with general statements and moves towards specific, certain conclusions. It's a "top-down" approach where, if the initial premises are true, the conclusion must also be true. This process is often used in mathematics, computer programming, and various problem-solving scenarios.[2]
External links
References
- ↑ Meyer, Stephen C. (2008). Signature in the Cell. New York: HarperOne, 153. ISBN 978-0-06-147279-2.
- ↑ How does deductive reasoning work?