For Each of the Following Pairs of Inductive Generalizations, Determine

question 13

Multiple Choice

For each of the following pairs of inductive generalizations, determine which is stronger.
-Which inductive generalization is stronger?

• A) In a recent survey of 500 people at the Spring Valley mall, the vast majority declared that a college education was a valuable aid to having a good life. Therefore, most Spring Valley residents think that having a college education will help them have a good life.
• B) In a recent survey of 25 people at the Spring Valley mall, the vast majority declared that a college education was a valuable aid to having a good life. Therefore, most Spring Valley residents think that having a college education will help them have a good life.

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