Strategies For Thinking And Reasoning

Compiling a list of methods for problem solving and of thinking of all types.

• Forensics
  - Observation / Data Gathering / Measuring / Huge Datasets (for low SNR problems)
  - 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, Why)
  - Retention (Memorize, Note Taking, etc)
  - Polling
• Analytical
  - Definition
  - Logic / Argument / Debate
  - Categorization (into concepts or genera)
  - Mathematical Analysis
  - Statistical Analysis
  - Calculation (e.g. monte carlo)
  - Organization
  - Graphical Representation / Scaling / Geometric Analogy
  - Classification / Pattern Recognition / Identification
• Evaluative
  - "Rules of Thumb"
  - Critical Thinking
  - Scientific Method
  - Aristotelian Scientific Method (observation->induction->definition->deduction->demonstrated knowledge)
  - Aristotelian Cause (material, formal, efficient, final)
  - Hypothesis Testing
  - Decision Trees / Squares (including 2x2 matrices)
  - Comparative
  - Counterfactual
  - Impact (Consequence) Analysis
  - Game Theory
  - Media Literacy
  - Rhetoric/Persuasion
• Synthetic
  - Integration
  - Abstraction
  - Inference
  - Symbolism (i.e. story telling and myth)
  - Form vs Content (i.e. philosophical or big picture thinking)
  - Connotation vs Denotation
  - Complex vs Complicated
• Generative
  - Ideation
  - Invention
  - Associate
• Planning
  - Prioritization
  - Scoring
  - Scenario Forecasting (Monte Carlo)
  - Prediction (Estimators)
• Decision Making
  - OODA Loop
  - Eisenhower Matrix
  - Tactics
  - Strategy
  - Skepticism
  - Understand
  - Judgment
  - Moral
  - Voting
  - Replacement (swap out a charged situation for an identical but emotionless example)
• Post-Decision Making
  - Reflection