Question

When a learner follows the learning method from 'general to specific' then the method is called :

• A. Deductive method
• B. Inductive method
• C. mixed method
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Deductive method

Deductive approach proceeds from:

• General to specific: This is the most defining characteristic. You start with a general theory, hypothesis, or principle and apply it to specific cases to reach a conclusion.

• Known to unknown: You begin with established facts or rules and use them to deduce information about something new or unknown.

• Complex to simple: While not always explicitly stated, a general theory (complex) can be broken down into simpler, testable propositions.

• Formula to example: You use a known formula or rule to solve specific examples or problems.

Inductive approach proceeds from:

• Particular to general: This is the most defining characteristic. You start with specific observations, instances, or data and work towards forming broader generalizations or theories.

• Known to unknown: You observe known specific instances to infer something unknown about a general pattern or rule.

• Simple to complex: You gather simple observations and build them up to form a more complex theory or understanding.