Which inductive generalization is stronger?

a. In a recent survey of 500 people at the Spring Valley mall, the vast majority
declared that a college education was a valuable aid to having a good life.
Therefore, most Spring Valley residents think that having a college education will
help them have a good life.
b. In a recent survey of 25 people at the Spring Valley mall, the vast majority
declared that a college education was a valuable aid to having a good life.
Therefore, most Spring Valley residents think that having a college education will
help them have a good life.


ANS: A

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