““Deductive reasoning, the bedrock of the scientific method, begins with a new theory which leads to a prediction (a hypothesis). The real world is tested and observed to determine if the theory is supported. One can think of deduction as being top down or theory driven (or general to specific). Induction, on the other hand, begins with observations from the real world. Based on these observations, patterns are recognized and new theories proposed (specific to general). The different methods have important implications on model construction.””
