Sarah has always been on time every time I meet her for dinner. Therefore, she will be on time tonight when we meet for dinner.
Is the argument above inductive or deductive? Why?
A. It is deductive because it is based on a principle or rule.
B. It is deductive because it is based on personal experience.
C. It is inductive because it is based on a principle or rule.
D. It is inductive because it is based on personal experience.
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
What do you think the answer is?
eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):
I'm not sure. XD
eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):
B or D...?
eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):
@pooja195 are you good in English? XD
pooja195 (pooja195):
O_O @sleepyjess
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Deduction are phrases that are assumed to be true..
OpenStudy (anonymous):
I agree, B. or D.
eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):
Oooh I get it now. It's D, right? :D
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OpenStudy (confluxepic):
Correct.
eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):
Thanks! :D
OpenStudy (confluxepic):
You're welcome.
OpenStudy (confluxepic):
Here is a mildly strong inductive argument: Every time I've walked by that dog, he hasn't tried to bite me. So, the next time I walk by that dog he won't try to bite me.
http://www.iep.utm.edu/ded-ind/
OpenStudy (confluxepic):
It's the same type of sentence.
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