1) Read through the different types of reasoning posted to the instructors blog. Give an example of each type of reasoning outlined on the instructors blog. The example should be something the folks in class can relate to, so try to use real world examples.
Reasoning by analogy- My friend got her nails done at a nail salon called Starlight Nails, and they did a great job on her nails. This is reason enough that they would do a good job on my nails.
Sign Reasoning- The fire alarm is going off in the kitchen as I'm cooking, therefore the food is burning.
Casual Reasoning- I went out to dinner with my family at this really good italian restaurant. We all shared an appetizer and ordered our own meal and desert. Everyone got sick, therefore the appetizer is what made everyone sick.
Reasoning by Criteria- My mom favorite flower is a rose, so i gave her roses for her birthday.
Reasoning by Example- You should learn how to drive. One of my friends didn't have her license or know how to drive so she was relying on others to drive her around all the time.
Inductive- Every day i wake up and take a shower before i leave my house, so tomorrow when i wake up i will take a shower then i can do what i want.
Deductive- Every student in school must do their homework in order to pass the class and get a good grade. Therefore, if a student does not do their homework they will not pass the class and will get a horrible grade.
Hey Mary! Your post on the different types of reasoning was very clarifying to me! You had great examples of each type of reasoning. They were easy to read and very relatable. I liked the one about the friend not knowing how to drive. I think it was a great way to explain reasoning by example. Everyone has at least one friend who doesn’t have a license or know how to drive, and not to be rude or anything but it’s a hassle. It’s a hassle especially when you’re the person who has to drive them everywhere! Anyways, great job!
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