The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each.
The Knicks haven’t won an NBA Championship since 1973. They are due, big time. They will win this year – hey, it’s the law of averages!
a. Inductive, strong.
b. Deductive, uncogent.
c. Deductive, invalid.
d. Inductive, weak.
e. Deductive, valid.