Inductive vs Deductive Arguments

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The moon was full 4 weeks ago, so it should be full again tonight.

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Inductive argument

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What type of argument is illustrated by the statement: "When Saheed was given antibiotics for his Lyme disease, his symptoms cleared up in a few weeks. The same happened with Arquelina when she had it."

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Inductive Argument

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Jae is a student at City College. No students at City College live on campus. Therefore, Jae does not live on campus. What type of argument is this?

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Deductive Argument

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I think we can trust James to keep his promise. He’s never broken a promise he’s made to me in the past. What type of argument is this?

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Inductive Argument

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What type of argument is suggested by the statement: "Young people are more technology literate these days. So you are better off asking your little cousin Adrienne for help with your phone than you are her dad."

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Inductive Argument

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What type of argument is presented in the statement: "While many countries in the European Union have adopted the Euro, the only Scandinavian country that has adopted it is Finland. Therefore, Sweden does not use the Euro as its currency."

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Deductive Argument

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We’re willing to put down our dogs and cats when they are old and sick. Why shouldn’t we do the same with our elderly?

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Inductive Argument

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Mike weighed 210 pounds before going on a diet three months ago. He has lost 17 pounds so far on the diet. Therefore, he now weighs less than 200 pounds. What type of argument is this?

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Deductive Argument