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* [[Deductive reasoning]]: Reasoning by which an individual seeks to test or demonstrate the truth of a proposition by establishing [[premise]]s, and organizing them into a [[syllogism]];
* [[Deductive reasoning]]: Reasoning by which an individual seeks to test or demonstrate the truth of a proposition by establishing [[premise]]s, and organizing them into a [[syllogism]];
* [[Inductive reasoning]]: Reasoning by which an individual observes facts about the physical universe, and infers that because something is always observed to be true, it is always true;
* [[Inductive reasoning]]: Reasoning by which an individual observes facts about the physical universe, and infers that because something is always observed to be true, it is always true;
* [[Abductive reasoning]]: Reasoning by which a person collects facts, seeks to develop the most reasonable explanation for the facts, and concludes that the explanation is likely true;
* [[Abductive reasoning]]: Reasoning by which a person collects facts, seeks to develop the most reasonable explanation for the facts, and concludes that the explanation is likely true
* [[Logical reasoning]]
* [[Evidence-based thinking]]: Evidence-based thinking is a mental process that uses the best available evidence to make sound decisions. It uses [[Inference to the Best Explanation|inferences to the best explanations]].
* [[Evidence-based thinking]]: Evidence-based thinking is a mental process that uses the best available evidence to make sound decisions. It uses [[Inference to the Best Explanation|inferences to the best explanations]].
* [[Critical thinking]]: Critical thinking is an approach to gathering data and making inferences about the world. It draws heavily on ideas from the [[scientific revolution]] and advocates an approach of data acquisition and [[rationality|rational]] assessment.
* [[Critical thinking]]: Critical thinking is an approach to gathering data and making inferences about the world. It draws heavily on ideas from the [[scientific revolution]] and advocates an approach of data acquisition and [[rationality|rational]] assessment.