INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. Scott Peterson was convicted by a jury of murdering his wife and unborn son. Therefore, he must have actually committed these crimes
A) Inductive, sound.
B) Inductive, strong.
C) Deductive, invalid.
D) Inductive, weak.
E) Deductive, valid.
B
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A) Being obscure. B) Being vague. C) Being too narrow. D) Being negative. E) Being too broad.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).