INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. A divining rod is a magical device for detecting hidden water, metal, and gemstones. Your friend Roger is using his divining rod on the beach right now. Therefore, he'll likely find some diamonds buried beneath the sand
A) Deductive, valid.
B) Inductive, strong.
C) Deductive, invalid.
D) Inductive, weak.
E) Deductive, unsound.
D
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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