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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Often times lines become blurred regarding inductions and deductive reasoning as they apply to forensic sciences. Inductions are described by Thornton (1997b‚ p. 13) as an inference that is derived by specific observations to a generalization‚ or an assumption that may not always be valid. On the other hand‚ a deductive reasoning is defined as a forensics-evidence-based‚ process-oriented method of investigative reasoning based off of the behavioral patterns of a particular offender (Turvey‚ 1999)
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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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Module 03 Written Assignment - Identifying Fallacious Reasoning in a Text Read the following text and answer the multiple choice questions below it. The numbers in the margins correspond with the questions. My friend Jacob and I frequently get together for long conversations at a local restaurant. What might start out as a simple dinner among friends can turn into an evening long debate‚ the finer points punctuated by the occasional pint and usually ended with coffee and dessert. Only recently
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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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The Importance of Deductive Reasoning CRT 205 July 1‚ 2012 Deidra Smith The Importance of Deductive Reasoning It is important to understand what is known prior to making a decision because if that is not done you will be making a decision on half the information. You should always know all the points of an argument or story before you come to a conclusion because if that’s not done your decision will not be accurate and will be based on mere speculation. Hearing all important and pertinent
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Journal of Management Studies 4 0; 1 J anuary 2003 0022-2380 Strategy Creation in the Periphery: Inductive Versus Deductive Strategy Making* Patrick Regner Institute of International Business‚ Stockholm School of Economics ABSTRACT Although Strategy process research has provided careful and in-depth descriptions and examinations of strategy‚ micro-level processes and activities have been less commonly evaluated‚ especially as regards strategy creation and development. This paper
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Running head: TWO FORMS OF DEDUCTIVE REASONING – ABSTRACT AND THEMATIC – AND THE RELATIONSHIP WITH WORKING MEMORY 1 Abstract The relationship between two forms of deductive reasoning - abstract and thematic - and working memory capacity were examined. Two forms (abstract and thematic) of the Wason selection task and the Ospan test for general working memory capacity were used. Seventy eight‚ third-year‚ distance psychology students were tested in a counterbalanced experimental design.
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philosophical strategies): the use of deductive reasoning‚ an analytical observation of details‚ a methodological problem-solving approach‚ and the use of semiotics to draw conclusions from the details he observes. All though all four of these approaches are similar in their use of details that could be construed as “signs‚” they all have specific‚ defining qualities. Sherlock Holmes has often been described as one of the most successful users of deductive reasoning‚ which (in his case) involves coming
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