Logic and Reasoning for Scientists
In science, thinking clearly and seeing the logical relationships between ideas is as important as are experiments and data. Nevertheless, the logical basics of correct reasoning are not part of the curricula for most university degrees. In this course we introduce basic concepts of logic such as validity and soundness and the distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning. The idea of the course is to use these concepts as a toolbox for various aspects of scientific work. Participants get to know techniques that help them identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments, structure texts optimally, and state arguments clearly and precisely.
Allgemeine Informationen
- deductive reasoning and basic concepts of logic
- inductive reasoning
- the logical structure of scientific texts and talks
- fallacies
- tips and exercises for oral argumentation
The participants...
- learn to quickly identify strengths and weaknesses of arguments
- learn to build valid and sound arguments
- learn to break-down arguments into their logical structure
- train analytical thinking
The methods are interactive throughout. The course includes extensive exercises that help the participants to apply the contents to their individual research projects.
ECTS: 1.0. PhD students of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School have priority. External students can register to the waiting list and will be accepted if the course is not fully booked.
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