Asked by
Ashley Middleton
on Dec 25, 2024Verified
Can an inductive argument and a deductive argument have the same conclusion?
A) Yes, but only if the conclusion is false.
B) Yes, but only if the inductive argument is a generalization.
C) Yes.
D) No, because every conclusion is either inductive or deductive, but not both.
E) No, because inductive conclusions are very general, whereas deductive conclusions are very specific.
Inductive Argument
A form of reasoning where the conclusion is supported by the premises but is not guaranteed to be true.
Deductive Argument
A logical process where the conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally considered to be true.
Conclusion
The final part of something, especially a summary of the arguments or a final decision reached after reasoning.
- Utilize reasoning fundamentals to assess arguments across different scenarios.
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Learning Objectives
- Utilize reasoning fundamentals to assess arguments across different scenarios.