Use your knowledge of deductive argument forms and inductive argument forms to determine whether each of the following arguments is deductive or inductive. Then indicate which specific argument form each argument represents. Argument A
Rugby is not the most popular sport in the world. From this, we know that the most popular sport in the world is soccer, since either soccer or rugby is the world's most popular sport. Is Argument A deductive or inductive?
Argument A is an example of which type of argument?
a. Argument based on mathematics
b. Argument from analogy
c. Argument from definition
d. Causal inference
e. Generalization
f. Argument based on signs
g. Disjunctive syllogism
h. Prediction
i. Hypothetical syllogism
j. Argument from authority
k. Categorical syllogism
Argument B
An orangutan is a multicellular organism. Therefore, we know that an orangutan is made up of multiple differentiated cells that perform specialized functions. Is Argument B deductive or inductive?
Argument B is an example of which type of argument?
a. Argument from definition
b. Argument based on mathematics
c. Categorical syllogism
d. Argument from analogy
e. Hypothetical syllogism
f. Generalization
g. Argument based on signs
h. Causal inference
i. Disjunctive syllogism
j. Prediction
k. Argument from authority
Argument C
No koalas are bears, but all polar bears are bears. It follows from this that no koalas are polar bears. Is Argument C deductive or inductive?
Argument C is an example of which type of argument?
a. Hypothetical syllogism
b. Causal inference
c. Argument from authority
d. Argument from definition
e. Argument from analogy
f. Generalization
g. Argument based on signs
h. Prediction
i. Disjunctive syllogism
j. Argument based on mathematics
k. Categorical syllogism
Argument D
Several flat-panel televisions of various makes and models were tested by Consumer Reports. The product testers found that the screens on each model were easily damaged. From this, it can be concluded that all flat-panel televisions have screens that are easily damaged. Is Argument D deductive or inductive?
Argument D is an example of which type of argument?
a. Argument based on signs
b. Disjunctive syllogism
c. Argument from authority
d. Argument from definition
e. Prediction
f. Hypothetical syllogism
g. Categorical syllogism
h. Argument from analogy
i. Generalization
j. Argument based on mathematics
k. Causal inference