Different Types of Reasoning

Week 12, Post 1

1. Reasoning by Analogy
The process of using comparisons of two or more sides of reasoning to conclude the end result.

Riding a train is like riding on Bart.

2. Sign Reasoning
Two or more things in an argument that are relatively related or similar or an absence of one indicates the presence of another.

When there is a puddle in the middle of the room, there's a leak on the roof.

3. Casual Reasoning
There is a good reasoning to believe that there is an activity of some sort (cause) is followed by another activity (effect).

Drinking milk (cause) gives you strong bones (effect).

4. Reasoning by Criteria
In an argument, one usually analyze and make judgments before making the best decision.

White bed sheets are better than green sheets because it matches with more things.

5. Reasoning by Example
In an argument, an example is used as support for good reasoning.

Boys love toy trucks. My nephew only plays with his toy trucks.

6. Inductive
Inductive reasoning are based on previous observations or experiences that are used for premises in arguments.

Oprah starts at 4:00pm on Mondays through Fridays.
Therefore, Oprah will start at 4:00pm on Monday.

7. Deductive
If the premises are valid then the conclusion must also be true.

Last time someone changed the light bulb was a year ago.
The room is still dark after numerous attempts turning on and off the light switch.
Therefore, the light bulb burned out.