Argument Classification Directions: Determine whether the following arguments ar

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Argument Classification Directions: Determine whether the following arguments are inductive or deductive and list the type by using the appropriate number. Also determine whether the deductive arguments are valid or invalid. For inductive arguments, determine whether they are strong or weak. (4pts.each) Recall the following argument types Deductive: Inductive: (1) Based on Definition (2) Based on Mathe matics 3) Based on Geometry 4) From a Scientific Law (5) Based on Form (1) Analogy (2) Generalizations (3) Predictions 4) Cause and Effect Reasoning (5) To a Scientific Law 6) Based on Appeal to Authority Use the following abbreviations for your answers and enter all of your answers on this front page (nYS = Inductive (Fn) and Strong = Inductive (Fn) and weak Deductive (in) and Valid Deductive (Fn) and Invalid Dn)

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Inductive reasoning :------ is a logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.

Deductive reasoning :----- is a logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true. Deductive reasoning is sometimes referred to as top-down logic.

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(A). I(n)/W ------- It is weak because cars can not be banned because of few peoples,and we do not watch them all the time.

(C). I(n)/s ------ it is cause and effect of heavy metal only in apex predators, and not in other fish.

(D). D(n)/I --------it is invalid because in many other countries law are different like, in Florida legal age for marriage is 18. In california you can sue your spouse only for international infliction of emotional distress (IIED).  

(E). I(n)/W ------ It is true that if you don't have little time to give vote, then you are not suppose to make complain. But in US it is not so, you can complain either you vote or not. Hence statement is weak.

(F). I(n)S ----- It is beacuse Zebras never eat flesh.

(G). I(n)W ----- Bear are omnivores and, omnivores are those animals who eats both plant and flesh.

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