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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Definitions:

Verbal Harassment

Involves using words to belittle, demean, or assault someone, often creating an environment of fear or discomfort for the victim.

Conversion Theory

A psychological theory that suggests a minority group can influence the majority to adopt the minority's beliefs or behaviors under certain conditions.

Mutual Influence

The dynamic process in which individuals or entities affect each other's behaviors and attitudes due to their interactions or relationship.

Curvilinear Relationship

A type of relationship between two variables where the correlation changes direction at least once, forming a curve rather than a straight line.