Backward Chaining
An inference method used in AI and expert systems where reasoning starts from the goal and works backward to determine the necessary conditions.
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“reasoning”
Rationalism
A philosophy that emphasizes reason and logic as the primary sources of knowledge and truth.
Forward Chaining
An inference method used in AI and expert systems where reasoning starts from known facts and applies rules to derive new facts.
Computational Thinking
A problem-solving process that includes logical reasoning, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking.
Association Fallacy
A logical fallacy in which it is assumed that qualities of one thing are inherently qualities of another, due to an irrelevant association.
Anecdotal Fallacy
A logical fallacy where anecdotal evidence is used to make a broad generalization.
Continued Influence Effect
The persistence of misinformation in memory and influence on reasoning, even after it has been corrected.
Cognitive Theory
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Belief Bias
The tendency to judge the strength of arguments based on the believability of their conclusions rather than the logical strength of the arguments.