The First Rule for Evaluating Inductive Generalizations Is to Consider

question 44

Multiple Choice

The first rule for evaluating inductive generalizations is to consider the number and variety of positive instances.How is this rule used to evaluate the strength of arguments by analogy?

• A)It cannot be used since inductive generalization has no relevance to arguments by analogy.
• B)We look at all possible conclusions that could be drawn from the premises in order to determine how numerous and varied they are.
• C)We count the number of instances provided in the deductive step and consider whether or not they are varied.
• D)We count the number of instances provided in the inductive step and consider whether or not they are varied.
• E)We consider whether the inductive step would hold up if we increased the number and variety of instances we are considering.

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