ReadOasis Step 3 (Part 2) In Part 1 of this story, we looked at deductive reasoning. We reasoned from a general premise to a conclusion. With inductive reasoning, we see events in the world; then we generalize about what we see. Here are some examples of inductive reasoning:

This ice was cold. That ice was cold. In fact, all the ice I have ever touched was cold. Therefore, all ice is cold.

This American was rude. That American was rude. A third American was rude. Therefore, all Americans are ...