Suppose That an Argument Has Several Steps

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an argument has several steps.Could some of the steps be deductive while others are inductive?

• A)No, arguments must be entirely deductive or entirely inductive.
• B)No, since the inductive steps would take away from the validity of the deductive steps.
• C)Yes, any of the steps could be deductive or inductive.
• D)Yes, but only if the final step is inductive.
• E)Yes, but only if the final step is deductive.

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