Question

Please give an example of an inductive argument. You can give either an argument by analogy or an inductive generalization.

Please state the sample, target and property in question for your inductive argument.

Answer 1

In Inductive argument the arguer has strong enough reasons for the premises to be true. The conclusion is probably false, even if premises are strongly true. It is also known as bottom up logic

All cats drink milk

Mani is a cat

Mani drinks milk.

Now in this, even if it known fact that all cats like milk, mani may not probably like milk, she may not drink milk. Hence even if premises are strong, the conclusion may be false.

Sample - It is the part of the class referred in the premises, Mani.

Target group - Collection of individuals in a question hence cats

Property - It is the property interested in, here drinking of milk