analogical reasoning
/ˌænəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈriːzənɪŋ/
drawing conclusions based on similarities between cases
analogical reasoning in a sentence
“Analogical reasoning from atoms to solar systems guided early physics.”
Origin of analogical reasoning
Greek analogia (proportion)
Related Words
counterfactual
considering what would happen if something were different
inference chain
a sequence of reasoning steps leading to a conclusion
modus ponens
if P then Q; P is true; therefore Q is true
modus tollens
if P then Q; Q is false; therefore P is false
syllogism
a form of deductive reasoning with two premises and a conclusion
heuristic
a mental shortcut that enables quick but imperfect judgments