Inductive Arguments

Question 1

Inductive Generalization

Answer 1

An inductive argument argues that a class, group, or set of things has certain properties because a number of members of that class, group, or set have them.

Question 2

Confidence Level

Answer 2

The probability that the actual result falls within the margin of error.

Question 3

Margin of error

Answer 3

The range of error that could exist in an inductive inference made from a result of sampling.

Question 4

Inductive Argument

Answer 4

Do not provide conclusive proof for the conclusion. Instead they provide a level of probability that the conclusion is true.

Inductively strong
Inductively weak

Question 5

Fallacy of Hasty Generalisation

Answer 5

Use large enough samples to adequately represent the target population

Question 6

Fallacy of Biased Generalisation

Answer 6

Use an appropriately random sample

Question 7

Fallacy of Anecdotal Evidence

Answer 7

Avoided by not making hasty generalisations based on anecdotal evidence

Question 8

Analogical Argument

Answer 8

An inductive argument based on something being true because it is true of a thing which is similar