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 ist the type by using the appropriate number. Also determine whether the deductive arguments are valid or invalid. For inductive arguments, delemine whether they ae strong or weak.(4pts.each Recall the folk wing argu types: Inductive: (R (1 Analogy (1) Based on Definition 2) Based on Mathe matics 3) Based on Geometry 4) From a Scientifc Law 5) Basedon Form (4) Cause and Effect Reasoning (5) To a Scientific Law 6) Based on Appeal to Authority and enter all of your answers on this Use the following abbreviations for your answers front page Inductive (Fn) and Strong lnductive (Fn) and weak Deductive (#2) and Valid Dedactive (#2) and 1 valid 1) Banning guns for law-abiding citizens because criminals use them to kill people is like banning cars because some people use them to drive drunk and kill people (2) A large number of Bass were sampled from various lakes in Louisiana. Invariably, the Bass contained levels of heavy metals that made them unsafe for human consumption. Hence, Bass caught anywhere are unsafe for human consumption. (3) A large number of fish were sampled from lakes and streams across the globe. In waters that contained fish contaminated with heavy metals, the apex predators always had the highest levels of contamination. Hence, fish that are apex predators are more likely to have higher levels of contamination than other fishes in the same waters. (4) I heard that Sue was adulterous. So,by definition, Sue must be 21 (5) If you don't vote, then you can't complain. You don't vote. You can't complain. 6) Since Zebras are herbivores, they don't need to eat meat to survive (7) Bears are omnivores. Therefore, Bears don't eat plants

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1. I(n)/W. The approach lack any kind of proof and is overgeneralised.

2. I(n)/S. Since it is based on events in the past, it is a strong argument with an inductive approach.

3. I(n)/S. This statement is generalising in the right context and is also based on proof.

4. D(n)/I. Using a deductive approach, the statement lacks any proof and is not backed up by studies which makes it invalid.

5. I(n)/W. The statement is overgeneralised and lacks evidence.

6. D(n)/V. Herbivores are those who can survive only on plants. So, this statement is valid and deductive.

7. D(n)/I. Omnivores eat both plants and animals. So the statement is invalid and lacks scientific content.

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