Written Report in Principles of Teaching DEDUCTIVE METHOD VERSUS INDUCTIVE METHOD All teaching methods can be classified into two‚ namely deductive method and inductive method. The deductive method‚ the teacher tells or shows directly what he/she wants to teach. The inductive method begins with questions‚ problems and details and end up with answers‚ generalizations and conclusions. Deductive method‚ in this method the teacher presents first the main topic she will discuss
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17.06.2011 TOK Essay 8. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of deductive‚ inductive and informal reasoning in relation to discovering new information and facts‚ and if there is a need for discovering other ways of thinking in order to gain more knowledge about what we already know. Introduction: The question I have decided to answer is what are the importance between the strength and weaknesses of deductive‚ inductive and informal reasoning? Definitions: Deductive: a form of reasoning
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In this essay I will be arguing against Plato’s theory of knowledge given in the Republic’s divided line. I will distinguish the differences and similarities in the epistemological concepts of Plato and Aristotle intending to explain how one comes to have knowledge and the process through which it’s obtained. As support‚ I will explain Plato’s theory of forms and Aristotle’s theory of essence because they are a direct correlation to their view of knowledge through reality. Plato’s theory of Forms
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Philosophy Homework 15/09/2011 Deductive Arguments: A deductive argument isn’t necessarily valid‚ it could be invalid. It also isn’t necessarily sound – it could be unsound. If the argument is valid and the premises are true then overall the argument is sound. You will always gain knowledge with a deductive argument. The first premise will link with the second premise in order to make a conclusion. Deductive arguments aren’t based on assumptions. Inductive Arguments: The premises are all true so
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between the Bears and the Seahawks. The argument is simple and easy. The premises are: 1. If Shaun Alexander is not in the game on Sunday night against the Bears‚ then the Seahawks will lose. 2. Shaun Alexander will not be in the game on Sunday night against the Bears. Then the conclusion is: The Seahawks will lose to the Bears on Sunday night. This is a simple argument. Premises: If not A‚ then not B. Not A. Conclusion Not B. This argument is clearly inductive. While Shaun Alexander not playing has
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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning A valid argument is made to address a specific problem by offering a position and proving reasons to support that position. A valid argument is based on two key components‚ one or more premise and conclusion. A premise is fact and/or opinion and must be proven to be true or false. And a conclusion is the final statement of the position one is taking on an issue or question. In deductive reasoning‚ if the fact is true the conclusion must be true because the conclusion
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Construct a deductive argument that is valid but not sound. Then‚ construct a valid deductive argument that is sound. Be sure to put the argument in premise-conclusion form. Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. When responding to your classmates‚ consider why the sound deductive argument might be seen by some as being valid but not sound. Pistachios are very addictive‚ Mike eats a lot of pistachio ice cream because
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Topic 2 - Week 3 1. There are two traditional approaches to theory construction that provide an insight on how theories are constructed. These are the inductive approach and deductive approach. a) Outline the steps involved in the above two approaches b) State the difference between the two approaches. 2. “The modern rational organisation of capitalistic enterprise would not have been possible without two other important factors in its development: the separation of business
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Deductive Reasoning In order to fully understand deductive reasoning‚ there are certain points to be noted. First‚ what is the nature of deductive reasoning? Logical strength is defined as the property of an argument whose premises‚ if true provide support for its conclusion. Deductive and inductive arguments are also distinguished based on the point that logical strength is a matter of degree. This distinction makes it necessary to understand the nature of deductive reasoning. Therefore‚ deductive
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An example of inductive reasoning would be Erik leaves for school at 7:30 am Erik is always on time. Erik assumes‚ then‚ that he will always be on time. The premise of this example is that Erik likes to be on time. The conclusion is that Erik likes to be on time and can be late no matter what in his mind. It is inductive reasoning because he predicts when he should be there based of one initial time. Another example of inductive reasoning would be that if lee is an excellent swimmer. lee has a swimming
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