Is inferential reasoning just probabilistic reasoning in disguise?

Henry Markovits; Simon Handley

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journal article Oct 01, 2005

Is inferential reasoning just probabilistic reasoning in disguise?

Henry Markovits Simon Handley

Memory & Cognition Vol. 33 No. 7 pp. 1315-1323 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Published: Oct 01, 2005
Vol/Issue: 33(7)
Pages: 1315-1323
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Toxicology Unit Department of Clinical Biochemistry King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Henry Markovits, Simon Handley (2005). Is inferential reasoning just probabilistic reasoning in disguise?. Memory & Cognition, 33(7), 1315-1323. https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03193231

Is inferential reasoning just probabilistic reasoning in disguise?

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