Forms of Inductive Arguments

Question 1

What form is this called?

1. All observed P are F
   Therefore: All P are F

Answer 1

Inductive: Enumerative Inductive Argument

Question 2

What form is this called?

1. F is like P
2. P has property A
   Therefore: F has property A

Answer 2

Inductive: Argument by Analogy

Question 3

What form is this called?

1. P
2. The best explanation for P is A
   Therefore: A

Answer 3

Inductive: Inference to the best Explanation

Question 4

What form is this called

1. Taking this Philosophy class is like taking an English class
2. I always get good grades in English
   Therefore: I will get good grades in this Philosophy class

Answer 4

Inductive: Argument by Analogy

Question 5

What form is this called?

1. All flowers that I have seen are yellow
   Therefore: All flowers are yellow

Answer 5

Inductive: Enumerative Inductive Argument

Question 6

What form is this called

1. I have noticed that the yeast in my bread did not raise properly
2. The best explanation for the yeast not rising is probably the oven was not hot enough
   Therefore: The oven was not hot enough

Answer 6

Inference to the best explanation