PHI-105 Homework #2
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Many forest fires are caused by careless people. A new fire has started in the forest
near our home. It follows that the fire was caused by a careless person.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
(The first premise asserts something about many forest fires. If both premises are
assumed to be true, then the conclusion is probably true.)
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Every diamond is made from carbon. I have a diamond ring, so it is made from carbon.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
The syllabus states that if a student receives at least a ninety on every exam and
homework, then he or she will get an "A" for the course. I have at least a ninety on
every exam and homework, thus I will get an "A" for the course.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
(The first premise specifies the conditions whereby one will get an "A." The second
premise tells us that the person in question meets those conditions. If both premises are
assumed to be true, then the conclusion is necessarily true.)
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Most cats are independent. . My sister just got a cat. Therefore, my sister's cat is
independent.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Ninety-five percent of students at the University of Kentucky support the Kentucky
Wildcats basketball team. You are a student at the University of Kentucky. Quite likely,
therefore, you are a supporter of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
All ducks quack. Spike is a duck, so Spike quacks.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
, Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Robbie has a limited range of motion because every robot has a limited range of
motion, and Robbie is a robot.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Robbie has a limited range of motion because every robot has a limited range of
motion, and Robbie is a robot.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive: It
normally takes a week to get home delivery of appliances, and you bought the
appliance today, so it will probably be delivered next week.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Creative people almost always have disciplined work habits. Susan is a creative person.
Thus, she has disciplined work habits.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
("Almost always" indicated that the speaker claims the conclusion will follow with a high
degree of probability, so this is inductive.)
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Most campers take along rain gear. My cousin went camping this weekend, so he
probably took along rain gear.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
The treasure is probably under one of the stones in the yard. Once we check under
every stone, we should find the treasure.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Mike and Tom both quit, so they won't win.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Jack is 25 years old. Anyone older than 18 is eligible to vote, so Jack is eligible to vote.
A. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Many forest fires are caused by careless people. A new fire has started in the forest
near our home. It follows that the fire was caused by a careless person.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
(The first premise asserts something about many forest fires. If both premises are
assumed to be true, then the conclusion is probably true.)
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Every diamond is made from carbon. I have a diamond ring, so it is made from carbon.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
The syllabus states that if a student receives at least a ninety on every exam and
homework, then he or she will get an "A" for the course. I have at least a ninety on
every exam and homework, thus I will get an "A" for the course.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
(The first premise specifies the conditions whereby one will get an "A." The second
premise tells us that the person in question meets those conditions. If both premises are
assumed to be true, then the conclusion is necessarily true.)
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Most cats are independent. . My sister just got a cat. Therefore, my sister's cat is
independent.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Ninety-five percent of students at the University of Kentucky support the Kentucky
Wildcats basketball team. You are a student at the University of Kentucky. Quite likely,
therefore, you are a supporter of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
All ducks quack. Spike is a duck, so Spike quacks.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
, Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Robbie has a limited range of motion because every robot has a limited range of
motion, and Robbie is a robot.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Robbie has a limited range of motion because every robot has a limited range of
motion, and Robbie is a robot.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive: It
normally takes a week to get home delivery of appliances, and you bought the
appliance today, so it will probably be delivered next week.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Creative people almost always have disciplined work habits. Susan is a creative person.
Thus, she has disciplined work habits.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
("Almost always" indicated that the speaker claims the conclusion will follow with a high
degree of probability, so this is inductive.)
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Most campers take along rain gear. My cousin went camping this weekend, so he
probably took along rain gear.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
The treasure is probably under one of the stones in the yard. Once we check under
every stone, we should find the treasure.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerB. Inductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Winners never quit and quitters never win. Mike and Tom both quit, so they won't win.
A. Deductive
B. Inductive - AnswerA. Deductive
Determine whether the following argument is best classified as deductive or inductive:
Jack is 25 years old. Anyone older than 18 is eligible to vote, so Jack is eligible to vote.
A. Deductive
