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an inductive argument is when a person gives facts and evidence then draws a conclusion. a good example of the is the Declaration of Independence.
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∙ 12y agoI eat ice cream often, and it has never made me fat. 'Therefore' (it's really 'so I induce that') eating ice cream will nevermake me fat.
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What are Deductive and Inductive argument means?
Deductive and Inductive Arguments
What is it that makes an argument inductive?
Inductive arguments are those supposedly supported by good, but not conclusive, evidence. The idea of conclusive or demonstrative evidence goes with deductive arguments, whereas the idea of less than conclusive or demonstrative evidence goes with inductive arguments. Inductive arguments are based on probability; if the premises are true, the conclusion is probably true.
How do people create inductive arguments?
People create inductive arguments by organizing the strongest possible support for a contention. Inductive arguments do not offer absolute proof, but they offer evidence in support of a point that cannot be proven through deductive reasoning.
What should inductive arguments never be characterized as?
valid
Does classical Aristotelian logic apply only to inductive arguments?
no
2 types of inductive arguments are?
patterns bottom up
Observations that are collected and which support or suggest a conclusion are known as?
Inductive arguments
Observations that are collected and which support or suggest a conclusion, are known as?
Inductive arguments
What are observations that are collected and which support or suggest a conclusion are known as?
Inductive arguments
What are the parts of a inductive argument?
An inductive argument is one in which the conclusion follows probably from the premises. For example: 1. Felix is a cat. 2. Most cats like to play with mice 3. Felix (probably) likes to play with mice Remember, in inductive arguments, its possible that the conclusion is false even if the premises are true.
What is used in this example?
inductive reasoning A+
What process is used in this example?
inductive reasoning A+
