Deductive Reasoning

A reasoning approach in which an AI system infers general rules, patterns, or hypotheses from specific observations, examples, or experiences, producing conclusions that are probable rather than logically guaranteed.

A reasoning process that infers the most likely explanation for observed facts or evidence, forming plausible hypotheses from incomplete information.

A reasoning process that identifies cause-and-effect relationships between events or variables to support prediction, explanation, and decision-making.

A reasoning technique in which an AI model generates intermediate reasoning steps before producing a final answer or decision.

A reasoning approach where multiple reasoning paths are sampled and the most consistent answer is selected as the final output.