If We Break Down an Argument by Analogy into Two

question 39

Multiple Choice

If we break down an argument by analogy into two steps, first an inductive step and then a deductive step, the inductive step is a:

• A)disjunctive syllogism
• B)hypothetical syllogism
• C)modus ponens
• D)modus tollens
• E)generalization

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Definitions:

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Afterpotential

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