Asked by Emily Fearon on Jun 04, 2024
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Is argument by analogy a type of induction or deduction?
A) neither induction nor deduction
B) either induction or deduction, depending on the subject matter
C) either induction or deduction, depending on whether the argument is valid
D) induction
E) deduction
Argument By Analogy
A form of reasoning where an argument is made by comparing two situations and inferring that what is true for one is true for the other based on their similarities.
Induction
A method of reasoning in which a generalization is argued to be true based on individual instances or empirical evidence.
Deduction
A method of reasoning from the general to the specific where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.
- Acquire knowledge about what constitutes an argument by analogy and the way it operates.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about what constitutes an argument by analogy and the way it operates.
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