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What is postulate triangles?

Postulates is, I believe, the starting point of reasoning that two triangles are the same.


What is the difference between reasoning and inference?

Reasoning is different from inference because reasoning is a matter of using very little fact to make an accurate deduction towards a certain end. Inferences only come as a result of a test done to guide a certain view point.


What are the 3 dimensional reasoning skills?

the ability to see in one mind an object as it would be turned into an different position as well as making objective disitions from that point of view.


Why was symmetry invented?

Symmetry was not invented by man in the same way electricity, air, the concept of two, the ocean, a spiral, a circle, or movement were not invented by man. It is an observation of a natural (and man-made) pattern often seen. Since it's an observation (a description, if you will) it was not invented. As to a reasoning behind the observation, there most likely was none; it was simply observed and noted at some point in history.


What are the implication if there is no algebra?

I want to answer this question at a deeper level and a shallow level. At a shallow level it is very easy to answer. All that is required is to list the applications of mathematics and to put a big cross over it. Algebra is as fundamental to the whole field of mathematics as letters, words and grammar are fundamental to language and literature. So, at a shallow level, your question is really asking what the applications of mathematics in society are. In a civilised society nearly everything has required mathematics at one point. Things like computers, washing machines and radios (basically everything that requires electricity) all require mathematics. Things like chairs, carpet, glass, concrete, and plastic (basically everything manufactured and/or built) all require mathematics. Things like cars, boats, trains and airplanes (basically all vehicles) all exist because of mathematics. Mathematics has other more continuous applications in society that are not "objects" such as the transport system, the economy, the medical system, immigration and communications. These are only a fraction of the applications of mathematics. Essentially you could not have a civilised society without mathematics. Now I want to answer this question at a deeper level. Algebra is a natural consequence of a normal human thought process. Because of this the only way algebra wouldn't exist is if we were just like the monkeys in the trees. Algebra essentially represents our intelligence as humans. Algebra represents a thought process called deductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning (or deduction) is a process where you find a definite consequence of a known fact or facts. Let me show you an example. Say there are two kids and a broken vase. They both accuse the other of breaking the vase. We know for a fact that both these kids are making contradictory statements (contradictory meaning cannot be true at the same time). Because of this fact we also know that at least one kid must be lying. So here our known fact is that the kids contradict each other and our definite consequence is that at least one must be lying (it's also possible that both are lying, something else may have broken the vase). In algebra our known fact might be that three plus an unknown number equals six (3+x=6). We also know that because these equal each other we can subtract three from both (3-3+x=6-3). So therefore our definite consequence is that our unknown number equals three (x=3). My point is that if we didn't have algebra then we wouldn't have deductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning is very similar to another thought process called inductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning is a process where you find a PROBABLE consequence of a known fact or facts. Let's look at an example. You know that every time you go to your friend's house they have white walls. They have not told you that they are going to paint the walls so you assume that next time you go to their house their walls will still be white. This is probably going to be true but it's still possible that something will happen and the walls won't be white. We are constantly using inductive and deductive reasoning all the time. 99% of the time we don't think about it. Because algebra (and the rest of mathematics) is a natural consequence of our normal thought processes its absence would only be possible if humankind was much more animal like. That's why I say the only way algebra wouldn't exist is if we were just like the moneys in the trees.

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What math skills are required for writing?

i would say deductive reasoning...realizing whats most important and what your objective is then putting it in an order that makes sense, flows, develops, and gets you to that point


What are the four elements of a deductive structure?

The four elements of a deductive structure are the premise, inference, deduction, and conclusion. The premise is the starting point or evidence, the inference is the logical reasoning process, the deduction is the application of a rule or principle, and the conclusion is the final outcome or assertion based on the premises and inference.


How do people create inductive arguments?

People create inductive arguments by organizing the strongest possible support for a contention. Inductive arguments do not offer absolute proof, but they offer evidence in support of a point that cannot be proven through deductive reasoning.


From whose point of view are the Sherlock Holmes stories told?

The Sherlock Holmes stories are typically told from the point of view of Dr. John Watson, who is Sherlock Holmes's close friend and companion. Watson serves as the narrator of the stories and provides the readers with insights into Holmes's deductive reasoning and investigative methods.


Deductive reasoning is much better than inductive reasoning.?

Inductive reasoning takes a specific representative case or facts and then draws generalizations or conclusions from them. Inductive reasoning must be based on a sufficient amount of reliable evidence. In other words, the facts you draw on must fairly represent the larger situation or population. Example:Fair trade agreements have raised the quality of life for coffee producers, so fair trade agreements could be used to help other farmers as well.In this example the specific case of fair trade agreements with coffee producers is being used as the starting point for the claim. Because these agreements have worked the author concludes that it could work for other farmers as well.Deductive reasoning begins with a generalization and then applies it to a specific case. The generalization you start with must have been based on a sufficient amount of reliable evidence.Example:Genetically modified seeds have caused poverty, hunger, and a decline in bio-diversity everywhere they have been introduced, so there is no reason the same thing will not occur when genetically modified corn seeds are introduced in Mexico.In this example the author starts with a large claim, that genetically modified seeds have been problematic everywhere, and from this draws the more localized or specific conclusion that Mexico will be affected in the same way.


How is reasoning like planning a course in a boat?

writers and speakers need a plan for getting from point a to point b


How many college degrees do you need to be a crime scene investigator?

I don't know what is the point of it anyway! skrew it!!!!


What does premised mean?

A premise is used as a starting point for a line of reasoning or argument!


Which choice best defines logos?

the use of facts and reasoning to make a point


Logical reasoning bases conclusions on?

Facts or ideas to make a point


What is postulate triangles?

Postulates is, I believe, the starting point of reasoning that two triangles are the same.


What is a historian trying to understand when examining a historian's point of view?

A perspective influences a historian's point of view by guiding his way of reasoning.