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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]
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- ↑ Meyer, Stephen C. (2008). Signature in the Cell. New York: HarperOne, 153. ISBN 978-0-06-147279-2.
- ↑ How does deductive reasoning work?