inductive argument Flashcards

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what is predictive argument

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If it has rained every day this week, it will probably rain tomorrow.

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what is inductive generalisation

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if you meet three people from a country and they are all friendly, you might generalize that everyone from that country is friendly.

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what is argument from authority

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We should trust the medical advice given by doctors because they are trained professionals.

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what is causal argument

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claims that one thing causes another. It looks at the relationship between cause and effect.

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what is statistical argument

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uses data and numbers to support its conclusion. It often involves percentages, averages, or probabilities.

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what is argument from analogy

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Just as a car needs regular maintenance to run well, our bodies need regular check-ups to stay healthy.

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what we got for inductive argument?

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inductive generalisation
predicitve argument
argument from authority
causal argument
statistical argument
argument from analogy

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