Discuss the differences in approach based on inductive versus deductive reasoning. Describe how inductive versus deductive reasoning is used in your chosen nursing theory. Provide examples and literature support. REPLY TO DISCUSSION

Discuss the differences in approach based on inductive versus deductive reasoning. Describe how inductive versus deductive reasoning is used in your chosen nursing theory. Provide examples and literature support. REPLY TO DISCUSSION

The reasoning is categorized into two types which are inductive or forward and deductive or backward wherein each has different features and plays different roles in providing solutions to complex problems. The inductive reasoning process is that individual facts are observed first before making a conclusion on a principle, however, the deductive reasoning process is solving given problems based on consideration of general principles and knowledge of a solid foundation. In order to achieve the major goal, inductive reasoning or means-ends analysis is considered a data-driven approach and more useful in finding a solution quickly, whereas deductive reasoning or moving backward gradually gets rids of things that are not necessary and spends more time deleting wrong answers or inferences to look for the root causes of a problem (Shin, 2019).

Middle-range theories serve as frameworks for evidence-based projects and research studies in guiding the interpretation and application of the findings where it illuminates research and structure knowledge to build nursing science and nursing practice (Valentine & Sekula, 2020). PICOT is one way to streamline the process of research literature and by using it as a format, it focuses the search for evidence. Concentrating on evidence of effective interventions is a good way of improving clinical judgment and prevents one’s practice of falling into traditional care without any advancements (Black, 2019).

The concepts of inductive and deductive reasoning in clinical reasoning apply to gathering appropriate information and making a clinical diagnosis by providing scientific evidence on the outcomes of good quality nursing care.

References

DQ 1 Discuss the differences in approach based on inductive versus deductive reasoning

Black, B, P. (2019). The science of nursing and evidence-based practice. Professional Nursing E-Book: Concepts and Challenges, 217.