Induction Exercise 2

1.

Choose the one BEST answer from the four options below.

Valid deductive arguments may have false premises.

Strong inductive arguments may have false premises.

Both of the above may have false premises.

Neither of the above may have false premises.


2.


Choose the one BEST answer from the four options below.

Valid deductive arguments may have true premises and a false conclusion.

Strong inductive arguments may have true premises and a false conclusion.

Both of the above may have true premises and a false conclusion.

Neither of the above may have true premises and a false conclusion.


3.


Choose the one BEST answer from the four options below.

Valid deductive arguments may be weakened by the addition of new premises.

Strong inductive arguments may be weakened by the addition of new premises.

Both of the above may be weakened by the addition of new premises.

Neither of the above may be weakened by the addition of new premises.


4.


Choose the one BEST answer from the four options below.

Valid deductive arguments do not have conclusions that go beyond what is contained in the premises.

Strong inductive arguments do not have conclusions that go beyond what is contained in the premises.

Both of the above do not have conclusions that go beyond what is contained in the premises.

Neither of the above do not have conclusions that go beyond what is contained in the premises.


5.


Choose the one BEST answer from the four options below.

Valid deductive arguments cannot have false premises and a true conclusion.

Strong inductive arguments cannot have false premises and a true conclusion.

Both of the above cannot have false premises and a true conclusion.

Neither of the above cannot have false premises and a true conclusion.