"Since Hondas are well-made cars, and the same is true of Nissans, Toyotas, Mitsubishis, and Lexuses, probably all Japanese cars are well made; for all of the makes just listed are Japanese" is an example of
A) enumerative induction B) statistical syllogism C) causal argument D) analogy
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Our relationship with the law is best described by which of the following?
a. To a significant extent, law codifies a society's customs, norms, and moral values. b. The law is a completely adequate guide to the moral standards that we should follow. c. The law makes all immoral conduct illegal. d. Violating the law is always immoral.
In a recent random poll of New Jersey voters, 73 percent of the 4,622 respondents said they would vote Republican in the race for seats in the state's House of Representatives. Consequently, after the next election Republicans are sure to take the majority of available seats in the New Jersey House of Representatives.
In the following induction by enumeration, identify the sample and the population, and discuss the appropriateness of sample size and method of surveying.
Rawls, justice is
A. a necessary evil B. impossible to attain C. government regulated D. a virtue of social institutions