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What is Deductive Reasoning

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Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
Reasoning in which the conclusion is necessitated by previously known facts—the premises, if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.
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Decision Trees
John Wang (Montclair State University, USA) and Dajin Wang (Montclair State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 6
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-881-9.ch033
Abstract
Decision trees are part of the decision theory and are excellent tools in the decision-making process. Majority of decision tree learning methods were developed within the last 30 years by scholars like Quinlan, Mitchell, and Breiman, just to name a few (Ozgulbas & Koyuncugil, 2006). There are a number of methods and sophisticated software used to graphically present decision trees. Decision trees have a great number of benefits and are widely used in many business functions as well as different industries. However there are also disagreements and various concerns as to how useful decision trees really are. As technology evolves so do decision trees. Therefore not only do many controversies arise but also solutions and new proposals to these arguments.
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Towards a Theory for Explaining Socially-Engineered Cyber Deception and Theft
Reasoning based on theories or models, reasoning commences from premises contained in the theories or models and then draws conclusions.
Published in Chapter: Towards a Theory for Explaining Socially-Engineered Cyber Deception and Theft; From: Modern Theories and Practices for Cyber Ethics and Security Compliance
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Mathematical Writing and English Language Learners: Strengths-Based Instructional Strategies
The elaboration of a logically sequenced argument that includes data, warrants, and claims ( Rivera & Becker, 2007 ; Minnameier, 2004 ).
Published in Chapter: Mathematical Writing and English Language Learners: Strengths-Based Instructional Strategies; From: Illuminating and Advancing the Path for Mathematical Writing Research
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Decision Support Approach for Assessing of Rail Transport: Methods Based on AI and Machine Learning
Deduction proceeds from a rule and a fact to obtain a result: from A and A ® B, we “deduce” B. Example: “Socrates is a man, men are mortal, therefore Socrates is mortal “. Deduction is reasoning from causes to effects.
Published in Chapter: Decision Support Approach for Assessing of Rail Transport: Methods Based on AI and Machine Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Decision Sciences and Applications in the Transportation Sector
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The Reasoning Process: What Is It? What Is Its Purpose? How Does It Function? A Link With Emotions
using knowledge of the premises, to draw firm conclusions about a given situation.
Published in Chapter: The Reasoning Process: What Is It? What Is Its Purpose? How Does It Function? A Link With Emotions; From: Adapting Human Thinking and Moral Reasoning in Contemporary Society
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