method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena and acquiring new knowledge‚ as well as for correcting and integrating previous knowledge. It is based on gathering observable‚ empirical‚ measurable evidence‚ subject to the principles of reasoning" (Wikepia.org). This method is not formalized or standard among the different science branches but it serves as an organized approach to solve problems. Therefore‚ the scientific method is not a cookbook recipe but a guide whose steps could be done
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MAT-126: Survey of Mathematical Methods(ACO1141A) October 11‚ 2011 As one observes an arithmetic sequence‚ it is imperative to use inductive and deductive reasoning to use the right mathematical approach of geometric or arithmetic sequence to solve the equation in the most pragmatic way. Most times both inductive and deductive reasoning is used on an equation or variable to come up with the most direct approach to an answer (Bluman‚ 2005). The first problem # 35 asks:
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five main branches of philosophy. They are: Metaphysics‚ which deals with the fundamental questions of reality. Epistemology‚ which deals with our concept of knowledge‚ how we learn and what we can know. Logic‚ which studies the rules of valid reasoning and argumentation Ethics‚ or moral philosophy‚ which is concerned with human values and how individuals should act. Aesthetics or esthetics‚ which deals with the notion of beauty and the philosophy of art. Other areas of philosophy These five
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Logic Logic (from the Greek λογική‚ logike)[1] has two meanings: first‚ it describes the use of valid reasoning in some activity; second‚ it names the normative study of reasoning or a branch thereof.[2][3] In the latter sense‚ it features most prominently in the subjects of philosophy‚ mathematics‚ and computer science. Logic was studied in several ancient civilizations‚ including India‚[4] China‚[5] Persia and Greece. In the West‚ logic was established as a formal discipline by Aristotle‚ who
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Writing From Sources Notes Chapter 1: “Understanding Evidence and Reasoning” to Exercise 6 (p. 40-62) 1) The credibility of the thesis depends on the evidence and reasoning. a) Evidence refers to any kind of concrete information that can support a thesis. Evidence can take several forms: i) Facts and statistics‚ especially in social science. ii) Surveys (1) Depend on generalizing from a representative sample‚ based on an appropriate “population” (use limited
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Question : In logic‚ arguments are never described as Student Answer: true. valid. inductive. sound. Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Three of An Introduction to Logic. Points Received: 0 of 1 Comments: Question 2. Question : Human reasoning tends to use a mixture of both Student Answer: oil and vinegar. induction and deduction. induction and reduction. reduction and deduction. Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in
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are two types of reasoning‚ inductive and deductive. The primary difference between the two is that inductive reasoning automatically allows for an appeal to probability‚ the assumption that what could happen will happen‚ while deductive reasoning considers this a logical fallacy. Thus for the purposes of this document we only need to examine deductive reasoning because it has the full list of logical fallacies while inductive reasoning short by one. In deductive reasoning the proponent of
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To what extent is what you know trustworthy? Justify your answer. The title implies that things in general‚ should be questioned from time to time on how trustworthy the material is. Although things can be trustworthy and reliable‚ it doesn’t mean we should just agree and not question it. Language and Reason are one of the two TOK ways of knowing I’ll be exploring. Language is how we’re able to speak to people around us. It helps us communicate properly‚ often without confusion. Language is key
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The four areas of research theories that I would like to review are deductive‚ inductive‚ grounded‚ and axiomatic. The first thing I am going to do is give a generalization of the four types of theories that I have provided. The reason for this is so that there can be a basic understanding of each type. Deductive reasoning takes information that is general and gives it a specific instance. An example of deductive reasoning would be that lions sleep twenty hours a day. Knowing that this is true
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Globalization Argumentative Paper PHL/320 March 16th‚ 2015 Dr. Tony Bennett Globalization Argumentative Essay There are many positive attributes for a company to expand in to a global market‚ globalization. (1‚ Premise) Economics are one of the key driving factors for an industry in any region of the world. While there are several other advantages to globalization besides economics we will first focus on the economy then further discuss other advantages later within this work. Many western
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