Case 4 of 16

Inductive Reasoning

📋 What it is

Induction goes from specific observations to a general rule — a likely guess, not a certainty.

🗣️ Coach says

Induction builds up. You see many cases, then guess the rule behind them. It’s how science and everyday life work — but it’s only ever “probably”, because the next case could always surprise you.

🧠 Memory hook

INDuce = build UP from cases to a rule. Likely, never guaranteed.

😂 Giggle

What did the even number say to prove it's always even?
"Divide me by 2 — no remainder, no drama!"

😲 Whoa!

Induction is powerful but risky: for centuries Europeans induced “all swans are white” from thousands of white swans — until black swans were found in Australia.

✅ Quick check: Every prime you check past 2 is odd, so you conclude “all primes are odd.” Certain or likely?

Say your answer out loud first — then reveal.

🧪 Try it! (2 minutes)

Watch which direction your family’s front door swings for a few days and induce a “rule”. Then ask: what single day could break it?

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🤸 Brain break: Up-arrow: gather imaginary examples in your hands, then lift them up into one “rule” and say “probably!”