Identify Deductive and Inductive Arguments

Classify the following argument:

[1] Jenna is in Mrs. Jones' class. [2] Mrs. Jones' class is in the library. [3] Jenna will be in the library.

• deductive

• inductive

Identify the conclusion in the following argument:

[1] Jenna is in Mrs. Jones' class. [2] Mrs. Jones' class is in the library. [3] Jenna will be in the library.

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Classify the following argument:

[1] Most Labrador retrievers are friendly. [2] Kimber is a Labrador retriever. [3] Therefore, Kimber is friendly.

• deductive

• inductive

Identify the conclusion in the following argument:

[1] Most Labrador retrievers are friendly. [2] Kimber is a Labrador retriever. [3] Therefore, Kimber is friendly.

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Classify the following argument:

[1] All U.S. presidents reside in the White House. [2] George Washington was a U.S. president. [3] George Washington lived in the White House.

• deductive

• inductive

Identify the conclusion in the following argument:

[1] All U.S. presidents reside in the White House. [2] George Washington was a U.S. president. [3] George Washington lived in the White House.

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Classify the following argument:

[1] Sparrows are birds that fly. [2] Eagles are birds that fly. [3] Hawks are birds that fly. [4] Larks are birds that fly. [5] All birds fly.

• deductive

• inductive

Identify the conclusion in the following argument:

[1] Sparrows are birds that fly. [2] Eagles are birds that fly. [3] Hawks are birds that fly. [4] Larks are birds that fly. [5] All birds fly.

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Classify the following argument:

[1] Opiates are habit-forming. [2] Heroin is an opiate. [3] Heroin is habit-forming.

• deductive

• inductive

Identify the premises in the following argument:

[1] Opiates are habit-forming. [2] Heroin is an opiate. [3] Heroin is habit-forming.

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• 2, 3

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