Consider the Following Argument by Analogy

question 1

Multiple Choice

Consider the following argument by analogy. Maine and Vermont have similar climates.
Potatoes can grow in Maine.
Potatoes can grow in Vermont. What inductive generalization is implied in this argument?

• A)Potatoes can grow in all states that are near to Maine.
• B)Potatoes can grow in all states with the same climate as Maine.
• C)No potatoes are exported from Maine to Vermont.
• D)No potatoes are exported from Vermont to Maine.
• E)Potatoes can grow in all 50 states.

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