Types of Reasoning Examples

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.  Reasoning by Analogy is all about reasoning by comparing to objects with one another.  For example: Emma is a San Jose State student.  She does not have financial aid.  So, she pays full tuition.  Jay attends the same school and does not have financial aid.  So, she will also pay the full tuition.


Sign Reasoning.  Reasoning by Sign is when you reason by using two objects that are closely related to one another.  For example: Where there's construction going on by freeway exits, there will probably be a detour route.  These two are closely tied because this usually happens because they reconstruct the pavement ways onto the exit so they make a detour route for people who may take that exit.  Using it the other way around A detour route probably means there is reconstruction going on.  There may be more reasons for detour like an accident.  You cannot flip the objects because it will make a weak reasoning statement.


Causal Reasoning.  Reasoning by Causal is pretty much the cause and effect of systematical events.  One even effects the other.  For example, drinking alcohol makes you want to use the restroom frequently.


Reasoning by Criteria. Reasoning by Criteria is when you outline the criteria that needs to be met then establish what you need to do to meet that criteria.  For example, Jay wanted a car.  He told her parents that the best way to keep him safe, go to school on time, and be able to get a job was to get a car because then she would not have to wait at a bus stop with unpredictable strangers, not have to depend when other people are going to school, and have her one independent time and way to work.


Reasoning by Example. Reasoning by Example is simply using an example like giving a situation, an event that occurred, or something like a story.  For example, Bob's mom told Bob what happened to one of her friends who drank and drove.  That person ended up in the hospital that night.  This was to reason Bob to not drink and drive.


Inductive. Inductive reasoning is a form of reasoning using observation and past experiences.  For example, Angela got hurt in her past relationship because her boyfriend cheated on her.  So now, she reasons with herself to not have a boyfriend for a long while until she can trust another guy intimately again.


Deductive. Deductive reasoning is when the premises are true so the conclusion must be true.  For example, Glenn said he wanted to go to Usher's concert if he were to come to the bay area.  Usher is going to have a concert in the bay area.  Glenn is probably going to Usher's concert.