The inductive approach involves three steps: observe, interpret, apply. To illustrate how these three steps work together, let’s go back to the example of you and the doctor. When the doctor examined you, she followed certain steps to understand your condition. She first observed everything she could about your symptoms and behavior. She took your temperature, poked at your abdomen, and performed tests. She then interpreted her findings, concluding that you had appendicitis. Finally, she applied