Abductive reasoning

Introduction Coaching and Mentoring are popular tools used in leadership development and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. Still, many of us are unclear what these words mean or when to use them, or how to identify the differences between these two approaches. A coach is “the act of training staff in business or office practice” whereas a mentor is “the practice of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists him in his career” (Collins,…

Meeting the course goal was very important in order to be successful in this class. Before taking this class one would relied on writing a paper without actually read it over once or twice or perform spelling and grammar corrections using the Microsoft tools. However, after taking module one assignment, it becomes clean that in order to do well in this class, it is of utmost importance to triple read and use the check spell and grammar tool to identify proper grammar, miss spell words and…

of the previous information has been gathered completely. The point of view…. There are intellectual standards that are used to determine the quality of reasoning. Good critical thinking requires using these in conjunction with the elements of thinking. According to Paul and Elder (1997 ,2006), the ultimate goal is for the standards of reasoning to become infused in all thinking so as to become the guide to better and better…

empiricism–two theories of epistemology, which focuses on the theory knowledge through a philosophical lens. Rationalism centers around the ability to use knowledge with reasoning and that knowledge comes from innate ideas. Others believe that our senses could actually lead to true knowledge, as opposed to relying on innate ideas and reasoning. Many criticize rationalism and whether innate knowledge exists or is even pertinent. In this paper, I will provide explanations and background on the…

about right and wrong. With logical reasoning, we are able to use our hard thinking to lead us to making our choice of right from wrong. As individuals we make judgements about different action if whether they’re right or wrong. We don’t just judge something because it needs to be judged. If we judge an action, then there’s a reason for it. Reasons help lead us to determine if something is right or wrong. If we make judgements then they must have good reasoning in order to support and determine…

ICommon Core Standard • What common core standard(s) does this lesson address? • How do you know the students need this lesson? • Unpack the standard(s) by identifying the strategy(ies) or skill(s) D.S.His.16.3-5. Use evidence to develop a claim about the past Based on the student data that I’ve collected, it has become clear that students are not familiar with what laws are. This lesson intends to introduce what laws and their purposes are in America—why we had them in the first place and why…

(Definition of Reason, n.d.) and is often thought of as equivalent to logic. Logic is a strain of reasoning which can be categorised two different ways: inductive and deductive reasoning. Inductive reason is looking for a pattern in information, and generalising based on that. Contrastingly, deductive reason takes a broad generalisation and comes to specific conclusions from that. An example of deductive reasoning are syllogisms, which are consisted of two premises and a conclusion. An example…

1. What important connections between the “problem-solver’s mindset” (as described in the PCE text) and the line of reasoning suggested in the story above? What important connections between the PCE readings and the story above can be made? The important connection made between the “problem-solver’s mindset” and the line of reasoning suggested in the story above is that people can figure out an issue together rather than fight over it, which does not accomplish anything. The text states that…

Children (WISC-V). The areas of cognitive processing ability measured include crystallized intelligence, short-term memory, visual-spatial processing, reasoning ability, and processing speed. The subtests measured different cognitive processing abilities and when combined form five index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed, which makes up the Full-Scale IQ score. Devyn obtained a Low Average score of 86 (18th percentile). Her…

“Subjective traits or attitudes such as "prudence", "impatience" or "laziness" are key determinants of goal-directed behaviour”. (“Learning about and from Others' Prudence, Impatience or Laziness: The Computational Bases of Attitude Alignment.” page 2). By understanding this quote one can come to realize why a person can be such a slob. An obnoxious slob is an description that most people would not prefer to be called. Melissa is an Obnoxious slob. To start, Melissa is exceedingly lazy. In…