Deductive and Inductive Theories

1. Theories of Scientific Method Deductive Reasoning Descartes “ Cogito Ergo Sum” “I think therefore I am” Process of reasoning in which the conclusion is necessary based on previously know facts. If premise is true – conclusion must be true. -Get rid of all past knowledge -Start with provable principles then work out to conclusions A sparrow is a bird All birds have wings Then, sparrows have wings

2. Theories of Scientific Method Inductive Reasoning Bacon Process of reasoning in which the premise of an argument is believed to support the conclusion but not ensure it. -Evidence collected from a massive # of observation and then a general conclusion is drawn. -Cooperative research is encourage Novum Organum

3. Theories of Scientific Method Inductive Reasoning Bacon Process of reasoning in which the premise of an argument is believed to support the conclusion but not ensure it. -Evidence collected from a massive # of observation and then a general conclusion is drawn. -Cooperative research is encourage This juice is tasty I taste 100 other samples of juice and they also are tasty Most juice is tasty