Read the argument below and answer the question that follows.

Sarah has always been on time every time I meet her for dinner. Therefore, she will be on time tonight when we meet for dinner.

Is the argument above inductive or deductive Why?

(A) It is inductive because it is based on personal experience.

(B) It is deductive because it is based on a personal experience.

(C) It is inductive because it is based on a general principle.

(D) It is deductive because it is based on a general principle.

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Francis Coffey

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6 October, 18:40

Read the argument below and answer the question that follows.

Sarah has always been on time every time I meet her for dinner. Therefore, she will be on time tonight when we meet for dinner.

Is the argument above inductive or deductive Why?

(A) It is inductive because it is based on personal experience.

(B) It is deductive because it is based on a personal experience.

(C) It is inductive because it is based on a general principle.

(D) It is deductive because it is based on a general principle.

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Elliot Waller · Answer 1

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Explanation:

inductive means the arguer is claiming that the conclusion is true, or at least probable, because the premise is true. inductive is meant that the premise is so strong, that even if it is wrong, the conclusion is unlikely to be wrong.