University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
Part of a University of Toronto website, this page defines and describes deductive and inductive reasoning in solving mathematical problems.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Teaching Tips: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (1St Grade)
Use these teaching tips from the PBS Kids Lab to help children make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equations, use addition and subtraction within 20 to...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Distinguishing Between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
This lesson focuses on distinguishing between inductive and deductive reasoning. Sometimes it's difficult to separate these two types of reasoning because we often use them together; drawing conclusions in inductive reasoning is likely...
Other
Aristotle & Logic: Syllogisms & Inductive Reasoning
From a larger college website, this page provides a good description of syllogisms as well as inductive reasoning.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Types of Reasoning Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reasoning is a fundamental part of geometric proofs. There are several types of reasoning, many of which we innately and naturally picked up. However, the different...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Logical Reasoning
Learn how logic and reasoning play a part in everyday thinking, and how deductive and inductive reasoning leads investigators to conclusions.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Question Corner: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
A simple discussion of the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning. Helpful to anyone who is having difficulty differentiating between the two.
San Jose State University
San Jose St. Univ.: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Resource distinguishes between the two forms of argument: deductive vs. inductive reasoning by providing examples and explanations. There are also some practice exercises given to further your understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scientific Reasoning
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The differences between deductive and inductive reasoning are described in this lesson.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Logic Definitions: Inductive & Deductive
This site explains what deductive and inductive reasoning is. The site also explains abductive reasoning.
Web Center for Social Research Methods
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Deduction and Induction
This site provides a good explanation of deductive and inductive thinking.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Examples of Deductive Reasoning
Learn what deductive reasoning is and look at examples of how to apply it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scientific Thinking: Scientific Reasoning Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find out about how people use scientific reasoning to think scientifically. Included in the assignment is a four minute video and review questions.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Scientific Explanation
Understand how inductive reasoning is used as the structure of scientific explanation, and that it is a deductive argument whose conclusion is the event to be explained.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Induction
Excellent article that clearly explains the meaning and significance of "induction" in the history of philosophy. Relates the concept to philosophy of science as well as epistemology, demonstrating how the issues raised by induction are...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Logical Appeals
This lesson focuses on using logical appeals in persuasive speeches including inductive and deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning and associative reasoning, forming a rational appeal, and errors in reasoning-formal and informal.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Reasoning Skills
A tutorial on reasoning skills focusing on both inductive and deductive reasoning. Has several examples and exercises with answers and discussion.
Other
Motif Plays Backgammon: A Game of Strategy
A very challenging game of strategy and skill from Backgammon Galore. The student plays backgammon against a computer program. Included is a page on instructions so the student can learn the game.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Two Approaches to Learn About Nature
Take one of two approaches when investigating nature, using either inductive or deductive reasoning.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Scientific Problem Solving
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes scientific problem solving and the scientific method.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Analyze Shifts in Perspective in Informational & Persuasive Text
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will read informational texts and identify varying perspectives in different arguments on the same topic. You will also analyze the reasoning and the...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Analyze Shifts in Perspective in Informational & Persuasive Text
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, you will read informational texts and identify varying perspectives in different arguments on the same topic. You will also analyze the reasoning and the...
University of Utah
University of Utah: History of Psychology: More on Logic
Brief overview of the definitions of 'inductive' versus 'deductive' reasoning.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Biology: The Science of Biology
Explore the concept of scientific reasoning, and compare and contrast hypothesis and theories while understanding the difference between deductive and inductive thinking.