Inductive reasoning

Definition

Inductive reasoning moves from observed cases to a broader pattern or a likely next case. Good induction makes its conclusion probable, never certain — more cases, more varied cases, and no known exceptions all strengthen it.

Memory hook

“Induction = pattern-based likelihood.”

What it sounds like

• Every time so far…
• It usually turns out that…
• The last five were like this, so the next one probably will be.