Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively
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Approx. 24 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn how to improve your inductive reasoning skills with this course. Inductive reasoning is a crucial skill in fields such as science, law, and business. This course will teach you the basics of inductive reasoning and how to apply it in various contexts.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of inductive reasoning and how it differs from deductive reasoning
- Learn how to apply inductive reasoning in various fields such as science, law, and business
- Improve your critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of inductive reasoning
- Apply inductive reasoning in various fields
- Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of inductive reasoning required
- Basic understanding of critical thinking and problem-solving
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Deductive Reasoning
- Logic and Reasoning
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Daniel Kahneman
Related Books
Description
Want to solve a murder mystery? What caused your computer to fail? Who can you trust in your everyday life? In this course, you will learn how to analyze and assess five common forms of inductive arguments: generalizations from samples, applications of generalizations, inference to the best explanation, arguments from analogy, and causal reasoning. The course closes by showing how you can use probability to help make decisions of all sorts.
Outline
- Welcome to the Course
- Introduction to the Specialization
- Course Logistics (Start Here)
- Inductive Arguments
- What Is Induction?
- Generalizations from Samples
- When are Generalizations Strong?
- Applying Generalizations
- Another Example of Applying Generalizations (Optional)
- Inference to the Best Explanation
- Which Explanation Is Best?
- A Student Example of Inference to the Best Explanation
- Arguments from Analogy
- What Is Induction?
- Generalizations from Samples
- When are Generalizations Strong?
- Applying Generalizations
- Inference to the Best Explanation
- Which Explanation Is Best?
- A Student Example: Inference to the Best Explanation
- Arguments from Analogy
- Causal Reasoning
- Causal Reasoning
- Negative Sufficient Condition Tests
- Positive Sufficient Condition Tests
- Negative Necessary Condition Tests
- Positive Necessary Condition Tests
- Complex Conditions
- Correlation Versus Causation
- Causal Fallacies
- A Student Example: Causal Reasoning About Chocolate
- Causal Reasoning
- Negative Sufficient Condition Tests
- Positive Sufficient Condition Tests
- Negative Necessary Condition Tests
- Positive Necessary Condition Tests
- Complex Conditions
- Correlation Versus Causation
- Causal Fallacies
- Chance and Choice
- Why Probability Matters
- What Is Probability?
- Negation
- Conjunction
- Disjunction
- Series
- Bayes Theorem (Optional)
- Expected Financial Value
- Expected Overall Value
- The Sausage Argument: A Student Argument About Decision Making
- Why Probability Matters
- What Is Probability?
- Negation
- Conjunction
- Disjunction
- Series
- Bayes Theorem (Optional)
- Expected Financial Value
- Expected Overall Value
- Catch-Up and Final Quiz
- Final Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the power of inductive reasoning with Coursera’s Inductive Reasoning course. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and interactive exercises, making it a top choice for learners interested in developing their critical thinking skills.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Interactive exercises
- Helpful course materials
- Clear and concise instruction
- Effective for developing critical thinking skills
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the quizzes to be too difficult
- Lack of personal interaction with instructors
- Limited opportunities for discussion with other students
- Not ideal for those looking for a more advanced course
- Lack of real-world applications
Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong
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