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What type of argument is presented in the text?
Inductive
In an inductive argument, the conclusion is based on:
Probable conditions
Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?
All oranges are ripe, so each randomly selected orange from the basket must be ripe.
Which type of argument depends on purely arithmetic or geometric computations?
Mathematical arguments
Why are most arguments in the text classified as inductive?
Because they are based on probable conditions
Explore different categories of inductive arguments like arguments from analogy and inductive generalization. Learn about how arguments from analogy depend on the existence of similarities between two things, while inductive generalization involves drawing conclusions based on specific instances.
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