When we hold any opinion randomly without backing support, proofs and information is called “guess”. But if the same guess relies on background knowledge, past experiences, and available data is called reasoned prediction or an educated guess. On the other…
Assumption proposition and postulate are cornerstone of logical reasoning. These research elements allow us to construct arguments, prove theories, and make structured decisions. Assumption is a unstated belief, statement,or proposition. It is an idea that is implied rather than directly…
Inferences conclusion and reasoning are much discussed terms in critical thinking. These terms look similar but have noticeable differences. Inferening is an active thought process of connecting the dots or reading between the lines. While conclusion is a final judgement…
Modus ponens and modus tollens are two logical forms of deductive reasoning. These are rules of inference in propositional logic. They use “If …. Then” conditional statements. In terms of modus ponens, it moves forward by proving first part to…
What does logic mean? How does it help in reasoning? Why is logic so important in understanding reasoning? What are the types of logics? What are the roles and importance of logic in developing critical thinking skills? Undoubtedly, these are…
Deductive and inductive reasoning are really essential to learn and master considering theirs usages in sensing the world around you. In the previous article, we learned the “reasoning” process that is about drawing conclusion on the basis of given premises…
The difference between logic and reasoning is that “logic” provides systematic framework for reasoning, it guides and determines the process of reasoning. In short, “logic” decides how should and under which standards one practice reasoning process. It sets certain standards…
It is a kind of fundamental research relies on systematic investigation and can utilize both scientific approaches: qualitative and quantitative. Basic research method only focuses on developing new knowledge, theories and doesn’t play any direct role in immediate application to…
Conceptual research method is a kind of research that scholars conduct in a systematic manner right from research topic, question, building framework, etc. It belongs to qualitative research methods and rely on inductive approach of reasoning to reach at the…
Hypothetico deductive research is a kind of scientific research method that combines forming hypothesis with Deductive reasoning. It plays very important role in testing theories and hypotheses. Comparative to other research methods, it is more versatile as it is commonly…