Inductive And Deductive Flashcards
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What is a deductive argument?
A
Argument where the conclusion necessarily follows
A priori: before the evidence
Strengths: 100 truth, will make us get the right conclusion, no alternative conclusion
Weaknesses: have too wait till after too get a conclusion
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What is a inductive argument
A
An argument where the conclusion doesn’t necessarily follow
A posteriori: after evidence
Strengths: it gives us an idea, can be right ina different situation
Weakness: only a guess and not 100% certain, could lead us in the wrong direction