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aabwk4

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Consider the following argument: Observation: Here in Nashville, the sun has risen every morning. Conclusion: The sun is going to rise in Nashville tomorrow.
 
  a. The argument is weak because there is only one specific case.
  b. The argument is strong because the premise includes scientific evidence.
  c. The argument is weak because the observation does not consider other cities.
  d. The argument is strong because there are a large number of observations.

Question 2

Making probable conclusions based on evidence involves reasoning.
 
  a. deductive
  b. syllogistic
  c. inductive
  d. connective



Jevvish

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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