Learning process starts from induction.
For example, I discover a chair. I learn that such a thing is a chair.
But what is "such a thing"? No previous experience.
I suppose I may ask questions about it. Next time I see a chair quite different from the first one I probably don't recognize it as a chair.
But I ask and I get an answer again. Later, I recognize many chairs without any help.
From different chairs, I have built a general idea of what a chair may look like.
Induction
Inductive reasoning is moving from a set of specific facts to a general conclusion. This type of reasoning leads to over-generalization. Not all seats are called "chairs". Learning process tends to remove these errors through more experience.
Deduction
Deductive reasoning reaches a conclusion by following a logical inference from general rules applied to a specific fact.
Back to the first example of a chair. Deductive reasoning may be used in order to validate or invalidate a guess.
"From my point of view, this is a chair." How to be sure? I use general rules.
This must be of a given size and shape allowing human beings to sit on it...
Induction is in process whenever experience is building up new knowledge.
Deduction is working whenever knowledge is being used.
This assertion remains true within science domain. Theories are validated from inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning applies once theories are validated.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Learning, induction, deduction
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