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Inductive inference redirects here. For the technique in mathematical proof, see Mathematical induction. Inductive reasoning (as opposed to deductive reasoning or abductive reasoning) is reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for (not absolute proof of) the truth of the conclusion.
The definition of logic is a science that studies the principles of correct reasoning. 1  An example of logic is deducing that two truths imply a third truth. 2  An example of logic is the process of coming to the conclusion of who stole a cookie based on who was in the room at the time.