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title: "Inductive Reasoning"
description: "Reasoning from specific observations to a broader generalization that is probable but not guaranteed, even when the premises are true."
last_updated: "2026-08-02"
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# Inductive Reasoning

Reasoning from specific observations to a broader generalization that is probable but not guaranteed, even when the premises are true.

*Example: Every swan you've ever seen is white, so you conclude all swans are white — a strong bet, until someone spots a black one.*

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