Research Method: Inductive and Deductive Approach

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1) What are deduction and induction?
When conducting research, logical reasoning can be based on either inductive or deductive approach. Deductive reasoning or top-down approach starts from a more general point and ends after a specific outcome has been obtained. All the arguments subjected to deductive reasoning have unassailable conclusions that assume all the premises are true. In contrast, inductive approach or bottom-up approach starts with specific observations and ends after establishing general outcomes or theories. Arguments subjected to inductive reasoning are true based on the available evidence and strength of that evidence. The major difference between...