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What is the primary goal of deductive reasoning?
What is the primary goal of deductive reasoning?
What is a fundamental component of a logical argument in deductive reasoning?
What is a fundamental component of a logical argument in deductive reasoning?
What is the term for a logical argument consisting of premises and a conclusion?
What is the term for a logical argument consisting of premises and a conclusion?
What type of reasoning involves making general statements from specific instances?
What type of reasoning involves making general statements from specific instances?
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What is the main challenge in reasoning, according to Girotto (2004)?
What is the main challenge in reasoning, according to Girotto (2004)?
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What is the primary difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
What is the primary difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
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What is the role of propositions in deductive reasoning?
What is the role of propositions in deductive reasoning?
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What is the relationship between language understanding and reasoning?
What is the relationship between language understanding and reasoning?
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What is the primary distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning?
What is the primary distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning?
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What is the primary focus of studying causal inferences?
What is the primary focus of studying causal inferences?
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Which of the following is an example of a categorical inference?
Which of the following is an example of a categorical inference?
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What is the name of the philosopher who observed that we are most likely to infer causality when we observe covariation over time?
What is the name of the philosopher who observed that we are most likely to infer causality when we observe covariation over time?
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What is the primary difference between bottom-up and top-down strategies?
What is the primary difference between bottom-up and top-down strategies?
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What is the term for the process of reasoning from specific facts or observations to reach a likely conclusion?
What is the term for the process of reasoning from specific facts or observations to reach a likely conclusion?
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What is an example of a syllogism?
What is an example of a syllogism?
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What is the primary application of inductive reasoning beyond causal and categorical inferences?
What is the primary application of inductive reasoning beyond causal and categorical inferences?
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What is the primary goal of the reasoner in an analogy problem?
What is the primary goal of the reasoner in an analogy problem?
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What is the main advantage of using heuristics in decision-making?
What is the main advantage of using heuristics in decision-making?
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What do models of decision-making help us understand?
What do models of decision-making help us understand?
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What is the primary difference between the first and second parts of an analogy?
What is the primary difference between the first and second parts of an analogy?
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What is the term for mental shortcuts used in decision-making?
What is the term for mental shortcuts used in decision-making?
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What is the purpose of decision-making models?
What is the purpose of decision-making models?
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What is an example of a decision that people make in their everyday lives?
What is an example of a decision that people make in their everyday lives?
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What is the term for frameworks or theories that explain how individuals make decisions?
What is the term for frameworks or theories that explain how individuals make decisions?
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Study Notes
Inductive Reasoning
- The process of reasoning from specific facts or observations to reach a likely conclusion that may explain the facts.
- Involves making a probable conclusion based on the facts, but never reaching a logically certain conclusion.
- Used to predict future specific instances.
Causal Inferences
- The study of how people make judgments about whether something causes something else.
- Philosopher David Hume observed that we infer causality when we observe covariation over time.
- We tend to believe that the first event causes the second if we see them paired enough.
Categorical Inferences
- People draw inferences using both bottom-up and top-down strategies.
- Bottom-up strategies involve observing instances and considering the degree of variability across instances.
- Top-down strategies involve using information based on what we already know or have inferred previously.
Reasoning by Analogy
- Involves applying inductive reasoning to a broader range of situations.
- Involves observing the first pair of items and inducing one or more relations, then applying the relation in the second part of the analogy.
Reasoning
- The process of drawing conclusions from principles and from evidence.
- Involves moving from what is already known to infer a new conclusion or to evaluate a proposed conclusion.
- Divided into two types: deductive and inductive reasoning.
Deductive Reasoning
- The process of reasoning from one or more general statements to reach a logically certain conclusion.
- Involves reasoning from general statements to a specific application of the general statement.
- Based on logical propositions and uses the syllogism, which is a logical argument consisting of premises and a conclusion.
Decision-Making
- Involves making judgments and decisions in everyday life.
- People often rely on heuristics or mental shortcuts when making decisions rather than evaluating every possible option and outcome.
- Research has led to more nuanced decision-making models like prospect theory and dual-process theory.
Models of Decision Making
- Frameworks or theories that explain how individuals make decisions.
- Help us understand the factors influencing human decision-making and provide insights into people's decision-making strategies.
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Understand the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning through a simple example. Learn how inductive reasoning is used to make predictions from specific observations.