INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. Since a is greater than b, and c is greater than d, it necessarily follows that a + b is greater than c + d. (a, b, c, d, = real numbers)

A) Deductive, valid.

B) Inductive, unsound.

C) Deductive, invalid.

D) Inductive, strong.

E) Inductive, weak.


C

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