<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> It has been suggested that this article be merged with Enumerative induction . (Discuss) Proposed since July 2017 . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> It has been suggested that this article be merged with Enumerative induction . (Discuss) Proposed since July 2017 . </Td> </Tr> <P> Inductive reasoning (as opposed to deductive reasoning or abductive reasoning) is reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion . While the conclusion of a deductive argument is certain, the truth of the conclusion of an inductive argument may be probable, based upon the evidence given . </P> <P> Many dictionaries define inductive reasoning as the derivation of general principles from specific observations, though some sources disagree with this usage . </P>

This is the logical model in which general principles are developed from specific observations