Distinguish between formal and informal reasoning and understand the nature of dialectical reasoning.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: In formal reasoning problems, the information for reaching a conclusion is clearly specified and there is a single best answer. In informal reasoning, many approaches may compete for solutions. Dilectical reasoning is the process of comparing and evaluating opposing points of view
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