Deck 9: Inductive Reasoning

Question 1

An inductive argument can never guarantee the truth of its conclusion.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

An inductive argument in which the reasoning is strong is called a valid argument.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Arguments from analogy are commonly used in legal reasoning.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Causal arguments are typically inductive rather than deductive.

Question 5

An inductive argument in which the reasoning is strong and the premises are true is called a cogent argument.

Question 6

An inductive argument is strong when its premises are relevant to the conclusion and the conclusion is true.

Question 7

Which of the following is an indicator word or phrase for an inductive argument:

A) definitely
B) certainly
C) likely
D) conclusively

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of epistemic probability?

A) there is a good chance I'll see friends this weekend.
B) the chances of picking the winning numbers in your state lottery.
C) the chances of a random freshman getting all A's in his/her first semester.
D) none of the above.

Question 9

Which of the following has nothing to do with individual preferences?

A) relative value
B) a priori value
C) diminishing marginal value
D) all of the above

Question 10

Inductive arguments that are well reasoned and are such that a reasonable person would act or bet on them are said to be

A) strong
B) properly convincing
C) cogent
D) strong and reliable

Question 11

A comparison of things based on similarities those things share is:

A) an analogy
B) a hyperbole
C) a generalization
D) a causal explanation

Question 12

The gambler's fallacy is the mistaken belief that:

A) slot machines are a worse bet than roulette
B) a past event can have an impact on a current random event
C) your odds of winning increase as you continue to play
D) "you gotta know when to fold 'em"