In Logic we are studying the ways of distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning. We will be examining and focusing upon whether or not the premises justify the attempted conclusion of an argument.
Deductive argument asserts that the conclusion follows necessarily from the truth of the premises.
Joe is a man. Therefore Joe is mortal. If the first two statements are true, then the conclusion must be true. Inductive argument asserts that the conclusion follows, not necessarily, but only probably from the truth of the premises. A third cat is black.