An argument is inductively strong just in case

a. it is inductively invalid and the conclusion
probably follows
b. it is deductively invalid and it is more probable
than not that the conclusion follows
c. the conclusion follows with a high degree of
probability
d. the conclusion is strongly supported


b.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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that all members of the family religions include a belief in spirit being.

a. True b. False

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