The argument "Apples purchased in grocery stores are red and juicy and rarely contain worms; this wild apple is also red and juicy; so, it probably doesn't contain any worms either." is ________.

A. an inductive generalization
B. an argument from analogy
C. a causal argument
D. None of the answers are correct


Answer: B

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