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Deduction

Deduction

The logical derivation of a conclusion from certain premises. The conclusion will be true if the premises are true and the deductive argument is valid.

Compare: induction .


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my idea on how the brain works

... the brain work: http://www.wiki-theory.com/index.php5?title=How_brain_works_-_theorem_brain_theory To make it simple, I think that we make ideas, deduction permits to create other ideas, ideas can be got from our senses.

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by nicobzz
Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:21 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: my idea on how the brain works
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Deduction or induction ?

Deduction or induction ? Which is better to understand biology concepts ?

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by Maatomaat
Fri Nov 25, 2011 5:42 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deduction or induction ?
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The Implausible Engines of Evolution

... Otherwise, how can one finch, without the traits for different finches in its DNA, possibly produce different kinds of finches? Continuing on this deduction: If all finches are from the same ancestor, and all finch types are traits, they should also be able to mate with each other and produce different ...

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by Tomn
Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:31 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Implausible Engines of Evolution
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Re:

I did ask him if you could get any form of point deduction for bringing up non relevant things as you mentioned and he did say no. Jack bean, you mention that endocytosys and exocytosis is a form of active transport but the question did not really ...

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by Zamzen
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:43 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: passive active transport, h2o transport tree, bacteria, exam
Replies: 6
Views: 9380

Re: passive active transport, h2o transport tree, bacteria, exam

... you need these critical parts to answer the question. which leads me to the conclusion that question 6 should be worth less! than the 1.5 points deduction that my teacher originally gave me, and place it at a point level of 0.5.

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by Zamzen
Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:51 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: passive active transport, h2o transport tree, bacteria, exam
Replies: 6
Views: 9380
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