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What type of argument is presented in the text?
What type of argument is presented in the text?
- Geometric
- Inductive (correct)
- Deductive
- Mathematical
In an inductive argument, the conclusion is based on:
In an inductive argument, the conclusion is based on:
- Certain conditions
- Impossible conditions
- Necessary conditions
- Probable conditions (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?
Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?
- 80% of randomly selected oranges from a basket are ripe, so all oranges in the basket must be ripe.
- Placing two apples and three oranges in a bag results in the bag containing five fruits.
- All oranges are ripe, so each randomly selected orange from the basket must be ripe. (correct)
- If the saleswomen in a supermarket are hospitable, then most likely the observer will be hospitable too.
Which type of argument depends on purely arithmetic or geometric computations?
Which type of argument depends on purely arithmetic or geometric computations?
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Why are most arguments in the text classified as inductive?
Why are most arguments in the text classified as inductive?
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