For Each of the Following Pairs of Inductive Generalizations, Determine

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Clearly, mining is becoming less dangerous in the United States. A team of researchers from the Association of Mine Operators surveyed over 50 mine workers union officials, and the vast majority said that there had been fewer safety violations and fewer accidents in the last five years than in the five preceding years.
• B) Clearly, mining is becoming less dangerous in the United States. A team of researchers from the Association of Mine Operators surveyed over 50 owners of independent mining companies, and the vast majority said that they had fewer safety violations and fewer accidents in the last five years than in the five preceding years.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to look only for evidence that supports our assumptions.

Interpretive Bias

The tendency to interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions, often leading to skewed understanding or judgment.

Reflective Skepticism

The practice of questioning and critically examining one's own beliefs and assumptions.

Critical Thinkers

Individuals who actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an answer or conclusion.