1.
Which of the following is a deductive
argument?
a.)
Chelsea owns a classic car. Most people who like classic cars
have tattoos. So Chelsea has a tattoo.
b.)
Natalie treats all of her employees well. Every nice boss I've
met had at least one really bad boss early in their career. It
seems safe to say that Natalie had a really bad boss at some point,
too.
c.)
Aaron has been dating his girlfriend for several years. Aaron
would like to get married. Aaron will propose soon.
d.)
Richard works out three days a week. Everyone who works out
multiple times a week is strong. Therefore, Richard is strong.
2.
Amy works for a company called Dewey, Cheatum, and Livingston.
Some of that company's employees are accountants. Amy is probably
an accountant.
Which type of argument is this?
a.)
Invalid deductive
b.)
Weak inductive
c.)
Valid deductive
d.)
Strong inductive