Explain an argument by analogy. What are its two tests for validity?

What will be an ideal response?


Argument by analogy links two objects or concepts, and asserts that what is true of one will be true of the other. Are the similarities between the two cases relevant? Are any of the differences between the two cases relevant?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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