Inductive reasoning is a logical process that begins with a theoretical prediction which is subsequently tested by gathering observations.

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The statement asserts that inductive reasoning begins with a theoretical prediction and is then tested by gathering observations.

In contrast, inductive reasoning typically starts with specific observations or data and from these observations generalizes to broader generalizations or theories. For example, observing that the sun has risen every day and then inferring that the sun will always rise is an inductive generalization.

The described process—starting with a theoretical prediction and then testing it with observations—aligns more closely with deductive or hypothetico-deductive reasoning, where a hypothesis is proposed and predictions are derived to be tested empirically.

Therefore, the claim is false because inductive reasoning does not begin with a theoretical prediction; it begins with empirical observations that lead to generalizations or hypotheses.

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Inductive reasoning is a logical process that begins with a theoretical prediction which is subsequently tested by gathering observations.

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