Abstract
Informal reasoning refers to reasoning that occurs in situations in which information and the inferences made may vary in their certainty or acceptability. This reasoning is contrasted with deductive reasoning based upon the rules of formal logic. A basic component of informal reasoning is the form of argument termed an enthymeme consisting of a claim and supporting reason. This article summarizes informal reasoning research selectively and addresses related theoretical issues.
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