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Inductive argument proceeds from:

Inductive argument proceeds from: Correct Answer Particulars to Universals

Deductive Argument Inductive Argument
Starts with a general statement and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion.                    It observes some common patterns among the premises and conclusion and that observed pattern will hold in general according to the argument.
Moves from general/universal to particular. Proceeds from particular to general/universal.

Example: All dogs have long ears.

Tommy is a dog.

Therefore, Tommy has long ears.

Example: The chair in the bedroom is red. The chair in the living room is red.

Therefore, all the chairs in the house are red.

 

Hence, the inductive argument proceeds from Particulars to Universals.

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