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Some Scholars Maintain That Argument by Analogy Is One of the Weakest

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Some scholars maintain that argument by analogy is one of the weakest forms of inductive reasoning, but at the same time, they acknowledge that analogies are one of the most powerful, persuasive forms of inductive reasoning. Explain why this is the case.


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Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony in decision-making results in an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Unanimous Decision

An agreement on a course of action or decision by all parties or members involved without any dissent.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.

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