"On Monday, Irene wore a New York Mets jacket to class. On Wednesday, Irene wore a New York Mets hat to class. On Friday, Irene wore a New York Mets sweatshirt to class. So, it is likely that Irene is a New York Mets fan." This illustrates a(n) _____.
A) weak inductive argument
B) strong inductive argument
C) invalid deductive argument
D) valid deductive argument

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The argument is a strong inductive argument because it is based on specific observations (Irene wearing New York Mets gear on multiple occasions) that lead to a probable general conclusion (Irene is likely a New York Mets fan). It's not deductively valid or invalid because it doesn't claim certainty, just likelihood.

"On Monday, Irene Wore a New York Mets Jacket to Class