INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. Figure A is a right triangle, and two of its sides have a length of 1 foot. Therefore, its area is 1/2 square foot
A) Inductive, strong.
B) Deductive, invalid.
C) Deductive, sound.
D) Deductive, valid.
E) Inductive, weak.
D
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