inductive support
[ɪnˈdʌktɪv səˈpɔrt]
noun
apoio indutivo
1. In logic and epistemology, evidence or reasoning that makes a conclusion probable or more likely to be true without guaranteeing it with certainty
The multiple observations of the phenomenon provided inductive support for the hypothesis.
As múltiplas observações do fenômeno forneceram apoio indutivo para a hipótese.
2. In philosophy of science, the degree to which available evidence increases the likelihood that a scientific claim is true
The experimental data gave strong inductive support to the theory of evolution.
Os dados experimentais forneceram forte apoio indutivo à teoria da evolução.
3. In reasoning, the confirmation or validation of a general principle or rule based on particular cases or instances
Each successful case study offers inductive support for the broader conclusion.
Cada estudo de caso bem-sucedido oferece apoio indutivo para a conclusão mais ampla.
This is primarily academic terminology used in philosophy, logic, and scientific methodology courses. It is more common in formal educational and research settings than in everyday conversation. In Brazil, the term is widely recognized in universities and among academics, particularly in philosophy and epistemology departments. The concept reflects Western philosophical traditions emphasized in higher education institutions across both Brazil and the United States.
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