the process of forming a conclusion

based on a set of observations. However,

it does not suffice to be valid method of
proof. Just because a person observes
several situations in which a pattern
exist doesn’t mean that pattern is true
for all situations.

Inductive Reasoning used in geometry

in a similar way.
 is a valid form of proof. It is, in fact,
the way in which geometric proofs are
written. Is the process by which a
person makes conclusions based on
previously known facts. Usually a
general statement is made about an
entire class of things, and then one
specific example is given. If example
fits into the class of things previously
mentioned, then Deductive Reasoning
can be used.
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