This document discusses inductive arguments and how to evaluate their strength. It defines several types of inductive arguments, including generalization, statistical syllogism, prediction, simple induction, argument from analogy, and causal inference. Both formal and informal inductive arguments are described. Strong inductive arguments are based on large, random samples while weak arguments rely on small, potentially biased samples. Sample size, confidence interval, and confidence level determine the strength of an inductive conclusion.
This document discusses inductive arguments and how to evaluate their strength. It defines several types of inductive arguments, including generalization, statistical syllogism, prediction, …