Inductive Argument

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2. Explain the difference between deductive and inductive arguments in your own words.
A deductive argument claims that the truth of the premises shows that the conclusion must also be true, and an inductive argument claims that the truth of the premises shows that the conclusion provides some doubt.
3. Construct your own example of a line of reasoning that presents a sound deductive argument. 1. If Mary goes to Starbucks, Mary will get an iced coffee. 2. Mary will go to Starbucks. ------------------------------- 3. Thus, Mary will get an iced coffee.

4. Construct your own example of a line of reasoning that presents a cogent inductive argument. 1. Guinea pig is brown. 2. Guinea pig is brown. 3. Guinea pig is brown. -------------------------------