In the Type of Argument Known as _______ , We

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the type of argument known as _______ , we begin with premises about a phenomenon or state of affairs to be explained; then we reason from those premises to an explanation for that state of affairs.

• A) analogical induction
• B) inference to the best explanation
• C) explanatory deduction
• D) statistical syllogism

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to increased risk of heart attack.

Cancer

A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

Strokes

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, leading to brain damage and possibly causing paralysis, speech and language problems, and death.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, caused by inadequate insulin production or response.