Conclusions are reached by making a general assumption about the premise based on evidence.

Conclusions are reached by applying logic rules, definitions, axioms, postulates, theorems.

If the premises are true, the the conclusions are probably true.

If the premises are true, the conclusions must be true.

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Reasoning

Compare Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning	Deductive Reasoning
Premises are based on observations/patterns.	Premises are based on facts.
Conclusions are reached by making a general assumption about the premise based on evidence.	Conclusions are reached by applying logic rules, definitions, axioms, postulates, theorems.
If the premises are true, the the conclusions are probably true.	If the premises are true, the conclusions must be true.