INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. If stun guns are safe, then police officers will use them. Stun guns are not safe. Therefore, police officers will not use them
A) Inductive, uncogent.
B) Deductive, invalid.
C) Inductive, strong.
D) Deductive, valid.
E) Inductive, weak.
B
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