Use your knowledge of deductive argument forms and inductive argument forms to determine whether each of the following arguments is deductive or inductive. Then indicate which specific argument form each argument represents. Argument A
Rugby is not the most popular sport in the world. From this, we know that the most popular sport in the world is soccer, since either soccer or rugby is the world's most popular sport.
Is Argument A deductive or inductive?
Deductive
Inductive
Argument A is an example of which type of argument?
Argument based on mathematics
Argument from analogy
Argument from definition
Causal inference
Generalization
Argument based on signs
Disjunctive syllogism
Prediction
Hypothetical syllogism
Argument from authority
Categorical syllogism
Argument B
An orangutan is a multicellular organism. Therefore, we know that an orangutan is made up of multiple differentiated cells that perform specialized functions.
Is Argument B deductive or inductive?
Deductive
Inductive
Argument B is an example of which type of argument?
Argument from definition
Argument based on mathematics
Categorical syllogism
Argument from analogy
Hypothetical syllogism
Generalization
Argument based on signs
Causal inference
Disjunctive syllogism
Prediction
Argument from authority
Argument C
No koalas are bears, but all polar bears are bears. It follows from this that no koalas are polar bears.
Is Argument C deductive or inductive?
Deductive
Inductive
Argument C is an example of which type of argument?
Hypothetical syllogism
Causal inference
Argument from authority
Argument from definition
Argument from analogy
Generalization
Argument based on signs
Prediction
Disjunctive syllogism
Argument based on mathematics
Categorical syllogism
Argument D
Several flat-panel televisions of various makes and models were tested by Consumer Reports. The product testers found that the screens on each model were easily damaged. From this, it can be concluded that all flat-panel televisions have screens that are easily damaged.
Is Argument D deductive or inductive?
Deductive
Inductive
Argument D is an example of which type of argument?
Argument based on signs
Disjunctive syllogism
Argument from authority
Argument from definition
Prediction
Hypothetical syllogism
Categorical syllogism
Argument from analogy
Generalization
Argument based on mathematics
Causal inference