Inductive reasoning  

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Inductive reasoning is the process of making inferences based upon observed patterns, or simple repetition. Often used in reference to predictions about will happen or does happen, based upon what has happened.

The problem of induction is one of considerable debate and importance in the philosophy of science: is induction indeed justified, and if so, how?

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