Not necessarily. It depends on the experiment or what's being reasoned. We use both every day.

The truth is not sure thing.

inductive reasoning = goes from specific to the general

All of the ice we have examined so far is cold. (specific observations)
Therefore, all ice is cold. (generalized conclusion)

All of the swans we have seen are white.
All swans are white. (only if we disregard black swans)

deductive reasoning = goes from general to the specific

1. All men are mortal.
2. Socrates is a man.
3. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

1. Everyone who eats steak is a quarterback.
2. John eats steak.
3. Therefore, John is a quarterback.

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