“Grounded theory” inductive reasoning. construction of theories through methodical gathering and analysis of data.

“Scientific Inquiry” deductive model. formulating hypotheses, observations, experimental and measurement-based testing of deductions drawn from the hypotheses, and refinement (or elimination) of the hypotheses based on the experimental findings.

Reasoning via “Analogy is another way to climb the mountain.

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