Introduction
Chapter Name : Mathematical Reasoning |
Sub Topic Code : 104_11_14_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
|
Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
|
Introduction
All of us know that human beings evolved from the lower species over many millennia. The Main asset that made humans “superior” to other species was the ability to reason. How well this ability can be used depends on each person’s power of reasoning. There are two types of reasoning Inductive Reasoning and Deductive Reasoning.Inductive reasoning, (Bottom-up logic) is a kind of reasoning that constructs or evaluates general propositions that are derived from specific examples. Deductive reasoning, (Top-down logic) is the process of reasoning from one or more general statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion.
Pre-Requisites:
• Logic Fundamentals • Basic Reasoning
Activity:
Observe the different decision you need to make in your daily life and also observe the various assumptions and arguments these reasons are based on.
Real Life Question:
How is man different from animals?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | Inductive reasoning, (Bottom-up logic) is a kind of reasoning that constructs or evaluates general propositions that are derived from specific examples. |
| Deductive Reasoning | Deductive reasoning,(Top-down logic) is the process of reasoning from one or more general statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion. |
| Statement | A sentence is called a mathematically acceptable statement if it is either true or false but not both. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|
Real life uses :
Mathematical Reasoning is used in daily life to make crucial analytical decisions that are based on a set of premises.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|
What you learn in Theory:
We learn about mathematical reasoning and its types.
What you learn in Practice:
We learn how to use Reasoning in everyday life.