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Inductive reasoning is everyday, intuitive reasoning; it contrasts with deductive or logical reasoning. Inductive reasoning is much more prevalent than deductive reasoning, yet there has been much less research on inductive reasoning. Using contributions from the leading researchers in the field, the interdisciplinary approach of this book is relevant to those interested in psychology (including cognitive and developmental psychology), decision-making, philosophy, computer science, and education.
| List of Figures | p. vii |
| List of Tables | p. ix |
| List of Contributors | p. xi |
| Preface | p. xiii |
| What Is Induction and Why Study It? | p. 1 |
| The Development of Inductive Reasoning | p. 25 |
| Interpreting Asymmetries of Projection in Children's Inductive Reasoning | p. 55 |
| Property Generalization as Causal Reasoning | p. 81 |
| Availability in Category-Based Induction | p. 114 |
| From Similarity to Chance | p. 137 |
| Theory-Based Bayesian Models of Inductive Reasoning | p. 167 |
| Use of Single or Multiple Categories in Category-Based Induction | p. 205 |
| Abductive Inference: From Philosophical Analysis to Neural Mechanisms | p. 226 |
| Mathematical Induction and Induction in Mathematics | p. 248 |
| Induction, Deduction, and Argument Strength in Human Reasoning and Argumentation | p. 269 |
| Individual Differences, Dual Processes, and Induction | p. 302 |
| Taxonomizing Induction | p. 328 |
| Index | p. 345 |
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ISBN: 9780521672443
ISBN-10: 0521672449
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 376
Published: 3rd September 2007
Dimensions (cm): 22.8 x 15.4
x 2.4
Weight (kg): 0.494
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