inductive argument Flashcards
what is predictive argument
If it has rained every day this week, it will probably rain tomorrow.
what is inductive generalisation
if you meet three people from a country and they are all friendly, you might generalize that everyone from that country is friendly.
what is argument from authority
We should trust the medical advice given by doctors because they are trained professionals.
what is causal argument
claims that one thing causes another. It looks at the relationship between cause and effect.
what is statistical argument
uses data and numbers to support its conclusion. It often involves percentages, averages, or probabilities.
what is argument from analogy
Just as a car needs regular maintenance to run well, our bodies need regular check-ups to stay healthy.
what we got for inductive argument?
inductive generalisation
predicitve argument
argument from authority
causal argument
statistical argument
argument from analogy