Asked by Chase Crandall on Jun 04, 2024
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Suppose that applying the rules for inductive generalization to an argument by analogy shows that the analogy's generalization is either weak or false.What follows?
A) The argument does not provide good evidence for its conclusion.
B) If the generalization is false, then the conclusion is false.If it is weak, then the conclusion is only weakly supported.
C) The conclusion is false.
D) The analogy has the wrong form and must be restructured.
E) Since the inductive part of the argument is flawed, the deductive part will turn out to be invalid.
Inductive Generalization
A method of reasoning in which a general rule is inferred from a finite set of specific instances.
Weak
Lacking strength, effectiveness, or force in a particular context or comparison.
False
Not true or correct; erroneous or inacurrate.
- Understand how inductive generalization relates to the evaluation of analogical arguments.
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Wanda YazzieJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
If the generalization from the analogy is weak or false, the argument does not provide strong evidence for its conclusion. It may still be possible to support the conclusion through other means, but the analogy alone is not sufficient.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how inductive generalization relates to the evaluation of analogical arguments.